A waxy ester used as an emollient and thickener.
What it is
Stearyl stearate (octadecyl stearate) is the ester of stearyl alcohol and stearic acid. CosIng lists it as an emollient, skin-conditioning agent and viscosity-controlling agent.
Where it is used
Used in creams, lotions, lip balms, lipsticks and stick products.
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 raw materials are of plant, animal or synthetic origin.
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.
- Viscosity controlling
- Increasing or decreasing the viscosity (thickness) of cosmetics.
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.
Products with this ingredient (85)
- Revolution Big Lash Mascara · Revolution
- I Heart Revolution Tasty Coconut Conditioning Mascara · Revolution
- Revolution Big Lash Reloaded Volume Mascara · Revolution
- Revolution Big Lash Waterproof Volume Mascara · Revolution
- Tusz Do Rzęs Masterpiece 2w1 Lash Wow · Max Factor
- Maskara False Lash Effect Supreme Refill, Wkład wymienny do Maskary · Max Factor
- False Lash Effect Supreme · Max Factor
- Masterpiece 2in1 Lash Wow Mascara Midnight Black · Max Factor
- Masterpiece 2in1 Lash Wow Mascara · Max Factor
- Mascara Masterpiece 2 In 1 Lash Wow · Max Factor
- Masterpiece 2 in 1 Lash WOW Mascara · Max Factor
- False Lash Effect Supreme Recharge Mascara Refill · Max Factor