An ester of tridecyl alcohol and stearic acid, used as an emollient.
What it is
Tridecyl stearate is the ester of tridecyl alcohol (a C13 alcohol) and stearic acid. CosIng lists it as an emollient and skin-conditioning ingredient.
Where it is used
Found in creams, lotions, makeup and other products with an oily phase.
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.