A waxy triglyceride used to thicken oils.
What it is
Trihydroxystearin is the triglyceride of 12-hydroxystearic acid, a fatty acid associated with castor oil. CosIng lists it for skin conditioning and viscosity control.
Where it is used
Used to structure and thicken oil phases in lipsticks, balms, anhydrous products, sunscreens 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.
Functions
- 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 (177)
- Pro-V Active Nutri-Plex Smooth & Sleek Shampoo · Pantene
- Aurora Shimmer Body Mist · The Body Shop
- XX Revolution Glow Skin FauXXdation Foundation · Revolution
- Revolution Pro Cream Face Wand Trio · Revolution
- Revolution Pro CC Cream Perfecting Foundation SPF30 · Revolution
- Revolution Pout Lip Gloss Stick · Revolution
- Revolution Everything Base Face Icon Complexion Palette · Revolution
- Relove Super Concealer Radiant Matte · Revolution
- Revolution Pout Bomb Plumping Gloss · Revolution
- Revolution Glaze Lip Oil · Revolution
- Revolution Body Veil Face & Body Foundation · Revolution
- I Heart Revolution Chocolate Glaze Lip Gloss Pen · Revolution