An emulsifier made from sorbitol and oleic acid.
What it is
Sorbitan oleate is an ester of sorbitol and oleic acid. It is a lipophilic emulsifier often used in water-in-oil emulsions.
Where it is used
Creams, ointments 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.
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 (253)
- Vitamin E Quench Sheet Mask · The Body Shop
- Guarana and Coffee Energising Moisturiser For Men · The Body Shop
- I Heart Revolution Watermelon Hydrating Primer · Revolution
- I Heart Revolution Strawberry Glow Primer · Revolution
- Revolution Pro Miracle Cream SPF30 · Revolution
- Max Factor Miracle Pure Bronzer · Max Factor
- Blush In Crema Miracle Pure · Max Factor
- Miracle Pure Golden Glow Bronzer · Max Factor
- Mini Santorini Grape Poreless Skin Cream 20ML · KORRES
- Santorini Grape Pores & Texture Perfecting Duo ($101 Value) · KORRES
- Moisturizing Master Recipe Face Cream for Men · KORRES
- Mini Moisturizing Master Recipe Face Cream for Men 20ML · KORRES