A synthetic triglyceride used as an emollient.
What it is
Triethylhexanoin is the triester of glycerol and 2-ethylhexanoic acid. CosIng lists it as a hair-conditioning, skin-conditioning, fragrance and perfuming ingredient.
Where it is used
Used in creams, cleansing oils, makeup, sun care products and hair care 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.
Functions
- Hair conditioning
- Enhancing the appearance and feel of hair. Leaving the hair easy to comb, supple, soft and shiny and/or imparting volume, lightness, gloss, texture, etc.
- Fragrance
- Imparting an odour or taste. Creating a perceivable pleasant smell and/or masking a bad smell.
- Skin conditioning
- Maintaining the skin in good condition.
- Perfuming
- Used for perfume and aromatic raw materials.
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.
Products with this ingredient (181)
- Rice Toner · I’m From
- Revolution Conceal & Define Concealer · Revolution
- Revolution Mood Switch Aura Highlight Trippin Pink · Revolution
- Relove Fix Stick Glow Primer · Revolution
- Kredka do brwi Brow Shaper · Max Factor
- Brow Shaper Eyebrow Pencil · Max Factor
- Longwear Eyebrow Definer · Lumene
- The Eyeshadow Quartet – Pearls Allure · IsaDora
- The Precision Brow Pen, Definition & Waterproof – Taupe · IsaDora
- The Precision Brow Pen, Definition & Waterproof – Light Brown · IsaDora
- The Precision Brow Pen, Definition & Waterproof – Medium Brown · IsaDora
- The Precision Brow Pen, Definition & Waterproof – Dark Brown · IsaDora