A heavy emollient ester.
What it is
Octyldodecyl stearoyl stearate is a large ester of octyldodecanol and stearoyl stearic acid (12-stearoyloxystearic acid). CosIng lists it as an emollient and viscosity controlling agent.
Where it is used
Used in lipsticks, lip glosses, foundations, creams and balms.
Limits of interpretation
The INCI list shows which ingredients are present, not how much of each. Above 1%, ingredients are listed in descending order of weight; below 1% the order is free.
Functions
- Skin conditioning – emollient
- Acting as lubricants on the skin surface providing the skin with a soft and smooth appearance.
- Viscosity controlling
- Increasing or decreasing the viscosity (thickness) of cosmetics.
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.
Products with this ingredient (148)
- Coconut Bronze Glistening Glow Powder · The Body Shop
- Second Skin Tint · The Body Shop
- Swipe It Moisturising Lip Balm · The Body Shop
- I Heart Revolution Pop Gloss Lip Balm · Revolution
- The Nudes · Maybelline
- The Blushed Nudes® · Maybelline
- Blur Longwear Powder Foundation SPF15 · Lumene
- Sheer Finish Loose Powder · Lumene
- CC Color Correcting Powder · Lumene
- Natural Glow Bronzer · Lumene
- Natural Glow Blush · Lumene
- Eyeshadow Primer · Lumene