A polyglycerol ester of oleic acid used as an emulsifier.
What it is
Polyglyceryl-4 oleate is an ester of oleic acid and polyglycerin-4. CosIng lists it as an emulsifying surfactant.
Where it is used
Used in creams, lotions, cleansing oils 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.
The INCI name does not reveal whether the raw materials are of plant or synthetic origin.
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 (28)
- CC All-Over Concealer · Lumene
- Soul & Body Shimmer Oil Grounding · BABOR
- Balansujący olejek do demakijażu MATCHA CLEANSING OIL · Veoli Botanica
- Emulgujący olejek do zmywania makijażu i SPF dla skóry tłustej SQUEEZE A POM · Veoli Botanica
- Emulgujący olejek do zmywania makijażu i SPF dla skóry suchej SQUEEZE A GRAPE · Veoli Botanica
- Odżywczy olejek do demakijażu MAXI CARE OIL · Veoli Botanica
- Zestaw dwuetapowe oczyszczenie i pielęgnacja skóry suchej i wrażliwej · Veoli Botanica
- Emulgujący olejek do zmywania makijażu i SPF SQUEEZE AN ORANGE · Veoli Botanica
- The Dew & Renew Kit · Paula's Choice
- 7% Ectoin + Hyaluronic Acid Hydrating Serum – Paula’s Choice · Paula's Choice
- 7% Ectoin + Hyaluronic Acid Hydrating Serum · Paula's Choice
- Ryż – hipoalergiczny, hydrofilowy olejek do demakijażu · Ministerstwo Dobrego Mydła