A rich synthetic ester used as an emollient.
What it is
Tridecyl trimellitate is the triester of trimellitic acid (benzene-1,2,4-tricarboxylic acid) with tridecyl alcohol. CosIng lists it as emollient and skin conditioning.
Where it is used
Found in lipsticks, lip glosses, foundations and creams, where it adds a rich, cushioning feel.
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.
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 (148)
- Revolution Skin Silk Bronzer Stick · Revolution
- Revolution Pro New Neutral Lip Liner · Revolution
- Revolution Pro Cream Face Wand Trio · Revolution
- Revolution Pout Lip Oil With Charm · Revolution
- Relove Super Bronzer · Revolution
- Relove Super Concealer Radiant Matte · Revolution
- Revolution Pout Bomb Plumping Gloss · Revolution
- Revolution Fluffy Brow Filter Duo · Revolution
- Revolution Glaze Lip Oil · Revolution
- Revolution Fast Base Blush Stick · Revolution
- I Heart Revolution Watermelon Lip Gloss · Revolution
- I Heart Revolution Sweet Chilli Plumping Lip Oil · Revolution

