An emulsifier made from sorbitol and isostearic acid.
What it is
Sorbitan isostearate is an ester used to help water and oil mix, especially in water-in-oil creams, and to disperse pigments.
Where it is used
Creams, foundations and lip 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.
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 (550)
- Vitamin C Glow Boosting Intense Moisturiser · The Body Shop
- Vitamin E Barrier Boost Cream · The Body Shop
- XX Revolution Glow Skin FauXXdation Foundation · Revolution
- Revolution Pro Cream Face Wand Trio · Revolution
- Revolution Pro CC Cream Perfecting Foundation SPF30 · Revolution
- Revolution Pout Lip Oil With Charm · Revolution
- Relove Super Concealer Radiant Matte · Revolution
- Revolution Pout Bomb Plumping Gloss · Revolution
- Revolution Juicy Peptide Lip Balm · Revolution
- Revolution Body Veil Face & Body Foundation · Revolution
- I Heart Revolution Milkshake Lip + Cheek Tint · Revolution
- I Heart Revolution Chocolate Glaze Lip Gloss Pen · Revolution