A triglyceride of oleic acid used for skin conditioning and viscosity control.
What it is
Triolein is the triglyceride formed from glycerol and three molecules of oleic acid; it is a major component of olive oil and other plant oils. CosIng lists it as a skin-conditioning and viscosity-controlling agent.
Where it is used
Used in creams, lotions, balms, lip products 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.
The INCI name does not reveal whether it was isolated from a natural oil or produced synthetically.
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 (100)
- I Heart Revolution Midnight Cherry Twist Duo Lip Oil & Shimmer Gloss · Revolution
- Revolution Pro Miracle Pro-Tox Fine Line Fix & Fill Serum · Revolution
- Summer Glow Gradual Self Tan Body Lotion Medium to Dark · Dove
- Summer Glow Gradual Self Tan Body Lotion Fair to Medium · Dove
- Walk Of No Shame Jewel Look – Red Glitter Lip Gloss & Cream Eyeshadow · Charlotte Tilbury
- Beautiful Bronzed Glow Filter Kit – Face Kit · Charlotte Tilbury
- Enigmatic Edward: Refillable Lipstick Conditioner – Hot Lips 2 · Charlotte Tilbury
- Your Best Lips & Skin Duo – Face Serum & Lip Oil · Charlotte Tilbury
- Charlotte’s Magic Lip Oil Crystal Elixir – Hydrating Lip Oil · Charlotte Tilbury
- Save 10%: Charlotte's Magic Gym Lips Kit · Charlotte Tilbury
- Medium: Beautiful Skin Sun-kissed Glow Bronzer · Charlotte Tilbury
- Airbrush Flawless Blush Blur Powder Blusher: Pillow Talk · Charlotte Tilbury

