A wax ester of stearyl alcohol and behenic acid, used as an emollient.
What it is
Stearyl behenate is octadecyl docosanoate, the ester of stearyl alcohol and behenic acid, a waxy solid. CosIng lists it as an emollient and skin-conditioning ingredient.
Where it is used
Found in lipsticks, lip balms, stick products, creams and makeup.
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 label does not show the amount used.
Functions
- Skin conditioning – emollient
- Acting as lubricants on the skin surface providing the skin with a soft and smooth appearance.
- Skin conditioning
- Maintaining the skin in good condition.
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.
Products with this ingredient (9)
- Hurricane Hold Pomade Maximum Hold No Shine · Duke Cannon
- La Grasse Night · Martine Skin
- Well-Crafted Deodorant Sandalwood & Coconut · Native
- Himalaya Böğürtlen Dudak Bakım Kremi · Himalaya
- Himalaya Kiraz Dudak Bakım Kremi 4.5 gr · Himalaya
- Blistex Lip Relief Cream SPF 15 Dudak Bakım Kremi & Ruj Öncesi Balsam 6 ml · Blistex
- Ocean & Timber Deodorant · Native
- Himalaya Besleyici Dudak Kremi 4.5 gr · Himalaya
- Confidence In A Cream Anti-Aging Moisturizer · It Cosmetics