A polyglycerol-based emulsifier.
What it is
This ingredient is a diester of polyglycerin-4 with a mixture of isostearic, polyhydroxystearic and sebacic acids. CosIng lists it as emulsifying, emulsion stabilising and cleansing.
Where it is used
Found mainly in water-in-oil creams, sun care, baby care and make-up.
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 reveal the origin of the fatty acids used.
Functions
- Surfactant – emulsifying
- Helping suspensions or dispersions of liquids in a second liquid by reducing the surface tension of the substances to be emulsified.
- Emulsion stabilising
- Helping the process of emulsification and improving emulsion stability and shelf-life.
- Surfactant – cleansing
- Wetting body surfaces, emulsifying or solubilizing oils, and suspending soil (generally, such ingredients contribute to the foaming and lathering properties of cleansing products).
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.
Products with this ingredient (116)
- Max Factor Miracle Pure Skin Reset 2w1 Podkład Serum · Max Factor
- EYELINER EXCESS INTENSITY LONGWEAR · Max Factor
- Miracle Pure Skin Reset Foundation · Max Factor
- Glow Framer · Max Factor
- Miracle Pure Skin Reset 2-in-1 Serum Foundation · Max Factor
- Glow Framer Bronzing and Illuminating Tint · Max Factor
- Charlotte’s Red Carpet Cheekbones & Legendary Lashes Kit– Contour & Mascara Kit · Charlotte Tilbury
- Hollywood Contour Wand Easy Liquid Contour – Medium · Charlotte Tilbury
- The Super Nudes Look: 4-piece Nude Makeup Kit · Charlotte Tilbury
- Hollywood Contour Wand – Fair · Charlotte Tilbury
- The Hollywood Contour Duo – Liquid Contour & Highlighter Set · Charlotte Tilbury
- Beauty Light Wand & Hollywood Contour Kit · Charlotte Tilbury