A synthetic polyester, used as a film former, skin-conditioning ingredient and thickener.
What it is
Polyester-7 is a copolymer of trimethylolpropane, adipic acid, neopentyl glycol and hexanediol. CosIng lists it as a film-forming, skin-conditioning and viscosity-controlling ingredient.
Where it is used
Found in make-up and skin care products.
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 INCI name does not show the molecular weight of the polymer.
Functions
- Film forming
- Producing (upon application) a continuous film on the skin, hair or nails.
- Skin conditioning
- Maintaining the skin in good condition.
- 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 (47)
- 50% Off* Charlotte’s Magic Cream 50ml Refill Duo: 2 For 1! · Charlotte Tilbury
- Magic Cream & Makeup Bag Kit · Charlotte Tilbury
- Spa-like Radiance Skincare Set: Oil + Moisturiser · Charlotte Tilbury
- Dark Spot Correct Protect Hydrate + Glow Skincare Kit · Charlotte Tilbury
- Charlotte's Iconic Magic Skin + Lip Secrets: Moisturiser, Serum + Lip Oil Gift Set With Limited-edition Makeup Bag · Charlotte Tilbury
- Charlotte's Mini Legendary Beauty Icons Travel-sized Makeup Ki · Charlotte Tilbury
- Charlotte's Magic Cream: Anti-ageing Moisturiser · Charlotte Tilbury
- Magic Cream & Magic Body Cream Duo · Charlotte Tilbury
- Charlotte's Magic Cream 50ml Refill: Luxury Moisturiser With Anti-ageing Peptides · Charlotte Tilbury
- Charlotte's Magic Skin Spa In A Box: 7-piece Skincare Routine For At-home Facials · Charlotte Tilbury
- Charlotte's Magic Cream 150ml: Luxury Moisturiser With Anti-ageing Peptides · Charlotte Tilbury
- Charlotte's Magic Cream 30ml: Luxury Moisturiser With Anti-ageing Peptides · Charlotte Tilbury

