An emulsifier made from sorbitan and stearic acid.
What it is
Sorbitan tristearate is a triester of stearic acid and sorbitan (a dehydrated form of sorbitol). CosIng lists it as an emulsifier.
Where it is used
Found in creams, lotions, make-up and sun care.
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 stearic acid comes from plant or animal fats.
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 (55)
- Soft Glow Powder Blush · Lumene
- Arch™ Brow Micro Sculpting Pencil · Hourglass
- Hue Ready? Eye'M So Bold Liquid Eyeliner 03 · KIKO Milano
- CICA CARE CICAbalsam do ust naprawczy 10 g · Floslek
- Zestaw CHEERY LIPS glimmer serum do ust BLINK BERRY i masełko do ust FRAMBO · Floslek
- WINTER CARE Pomadka ochronna SPF 30 · Floslek
- CERAMIDES. 3D Regenerujący krem 50 ml · Floslek
- LIP CARE SWEET Pomadka do ust SPF 30 4 g · Floslek
- LIP CARE PEACH Pomadka do ust SPF 30 4 g · Floslek
- LIP CARE BERRY Pomadka do ust SPF 30 4 g · Floslek
- LIP CARE CHERRY Pomadka do ust SPF 30 4 g · Floslek
- LIP CARE Glimmer serum do ust SPARKLE PEACH 14 g · Floslek