An emollient ester of stearyl alcohol and heptanoic acid.
What it is
Stearyl heptanoate (octadecyl heptanoate) is the ester of stearyl alcohol and heptanoic acid. CosIng lists it as an emollient and skin-conditioning agent.
Where it is used
Used in creams, lotions, sun care products 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.
It frequently appears on labels together with stearyl caprylate.
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 (32)
- Super Stay® Ink Crayon · Maybelline
- Lait Hydratant Corps · Payot
- Baume Corps Lissant Jeunesse · Payot
- Essentiels voyage · Payot
- Routine hydratation · Payot
- Rituel Douceur · Payot
- SKINLONGEVITY® Hydration Haven Gel Cream · bareMinerals
- Men’s Grooming & Body Care Gift Set · Molton Brown
- Men’s Skin Care Gift Set · Molton Brown
- Łagodzący balsam do ciała po opalaniu – 100 ml · BasicLab
- Łagodzący balsam do ciała po opalaniu · BasicLab
- AFTERSUN (150ML) · Ultrasun