A polyglycerol ester of stearic acid.
What it is
Polyglyceryl-6 stearate is an ester of hexaglycerol and stearic acid. CosIng lists it as an emollient.
Where it is used
Used in creams, lotions and natural cosmetics, often as part of an emulsifier system.
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
- Skin conditioning – emollient
- Acting as lubricants on the skin surface providing the skin with a soft and smooth appearance.
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.
Products with this ingredient (284)
- Fresh Hydration Moisturizer SPF50 · Lumene
- Bounce Moisturizer · Lumene
- Bounce Eye Cream · Lumene
- Moisture Boost Leave-in Conditioner · Lumene
- Repair Boost Leave-in Conditioner · Lumene
- Hydrating Eye Gel Cream · Lumene
- برايمر ذا بروتيكتر هايدريت & SPF · Catrice
- Hyaluronic Intensive Serum · ArtDeco
- High Protection Hyaluronic Fluid SPF 50 · ArtDeco
- Boom Boom Liquid Blush · ArtDeco
- Aqua Serum Daily Skin Defense SPF50+ · ArtDeco
- Advanced Hyaluronic Lifting Serum · ArtDeco