A PEG-free emulsifier used mainly in water-in-oil emulsions.
What it is
Polyglyceryl-4 isostearate is an ester of isostearic acid with polyglycerin-4, a chain of on average four glycerol units. CosIng lists it as an emulsifying surfactant.
Where it is used
Found in creams, sun care, foundations and baby care products, typically in water-in-oil emulsions.
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 (157)
- Revolution Pro Ultimate Radiant Under Eye Concealer · Revolution
- Revolution Conceal & Define Concealer · Revolution
- I Heart Revolution Heartbreakers Concealer · Revolution
- Revolution Superfix Blur Longwear Foundation · Revolution
- Revolution Conceal and Define Full Coverage Concealer · Revolution
- Revolution Conceal & Define Soft Matte Tube Foundation · Revolution
- Revolution Superdewy Tint N Glow Blush Stain · Revolution
- Revolution Fairy Flush Blush Stain · Revolution
- Lifter Plump & Glow · Maybelline
- Fit Me® Matte + Poreless · Maybelline
- Instant Eraser® · Maybelline
- Facefinity All Day Flawless 3 in 1 Make-up · Max Factor