A synthetic ester used as an emollient and viscosity regulator.
What it is
Pentaerythrityl tetraethylhexanoate is the tetraester of pentaerythritol and 2-ethylhexanoic acid. CosIng lists it as an emollient and viscosity-controlling agent.
Where it is used
Used in creams, lotions, sun care products, lipsticks, foundations and cleansing oils.
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.
The label does not show the concentration used.
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 (41)
- Revolution Pro Cream Face Wand Trio · Revolution
- Relove Super Concealer Radiant Matte · Revolution
- Relove Fix Stick Glow Primer · Revolution
- Revolution Slick & Fix Brow & Hair Stick · Revolution
- Vanish Airbrush Pressed Powder · Hourglass
- SKIN RESCUE Pure Smooth Serum with 5% Niacinamide and Chebula · bareMinerals
- SKINLONGEVITY® Revitalizing Eye Cream · bareMinerals
- SKINLONGEVITY® Hydration Ritual · bareMinerals
- Flower Pat(c)h plasterki hydrokoloidowe · Resibo
- ELIKSIR MŁODOŚCI Ujędrniający krem-eliksir na dzień i na noc 50+ · Soraya
- ELIKSIR MŁODOŚCI Regenerujący krem-eliksir na dzień i na noc 60+ · Soraya
- Lavender Essence Lawendowy krem przeciwzmarszczkowy 50+ · Soraya