An ester of pentaerythritol and stearic acid used as an emulsifier.
What it is
Pentaerythrityl distearate is a diester of pentaerythritol and stearic acid. CosIng lists it as an emulsifying surfactant; in practice it also adds body to emulsions and sticks.
Where it is used
Used in creams, lotions, stick products and makeup.
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
- Surfactant – emulsifying
- Helping suspensions or dispersions of liquids in a second liquid by reducing the surface tension of the substances to be emulsified.
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.
Products with this ingredient (138)
- Vitamin C Glow Boosting Intense Moisturiser · The Body Shop
- Makeup Set For Lips TANGO KISS · Inglot
- Makeup Set For Lips NUDE KISS · Inglot
- Makeup Set For Lips FLAMINGO KISS · Inglot
- Maseczka regenerująca i odmładzająca · Eveline Cosmetics
- Maseczka redukująca zmarszczki i przebarwienia · Eveline Cosmetics
- Serum Shot Kuracja z multipeptydami na twarz, szyję i dekolt · Eveline Cosmetics
- Serum Shot Kuracja energizująca z 5% kompleksem kofeiny do skóry wokół oczu · Eveline Cosmetics
- Serum Shot Kuracja przeciwzmarszczkowa z 0,2% retinolu na twarz, szyję i dekolt · Eveline Cosmetics
- Remodelujący krem-lifting 70+ · Eveline Cosmetics
- Krem do twarzy regenerujący Ceramides+ · Eveline Cosmetics
- Serum odmładzające · Eveline Cosmetics