A sorbitan ester of isostearic acid used as an emulsifier.
What it is
Sorbitan sesquiisostearate is a mixture of mono- and diesters of sorbitan with isostearic acid, in an average ratio of 1.5 acid units per sorbitan. CosIng lists it as an emulsifying surfactant.
Where it is used
Found in creams, sunscreens, foundations and other 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.
The raw material is a mixture of esters rather than a single compound.
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 (20)
- Walk Of No Shame Jewel Look – Red Glitter Lip Gloss & Cream Eyeshadow · Charlotte Tilbury
- Pure Canvas Primer Illuminating · Laura Mercier
- Pure Canvas Primer Illuminating Mini · Laura Mercier
- Pure Canvas Primer Hydrating · Laura Mercier
- Pure Canvas Primer Hydrating Mini · Laura Mercier
- COMPLEXION RESCUE® Tinted Moisturizer with Hyaluronic Acid and Mineral SPF 30 · bareMinerals
- COMPLEXION RESCUE® Natural Matte Tinted Moisturizer Mineral SPF 30 · bareMinerals
- Mini COMPLEXION RESCUE® Tinted Moisturizer with Hyaluronic Acid and Mineral SPF 30 · bareMinerals
- ORIGINAL Liquid Mineral Concealer · bareMinerals
- BAREPRO® 16HR All Over Skin-Perfecting Matte Concealer Mineral SPF 25 · bareMinerals
- The 5-Minute Complexion Routine · bareMinerals
- The Healthy Skin Routine · bareMinerals