A citrate salt of a hindered piperidine compound, used as a UV absorber.
What it is
Tris(tetramethylhydroxypiperidinol) citrate is a salt of citric acid with three molecules of 1-hydroxy-2,2,6,6-tetramethyl-4-piperidinol, a sterically hindered piperidine compound. CosIng lists it as a UV absorber.
Where it is used
Found in shampoos, shower gels, liquid soaps, perfumed products and other coloured or transparent 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.
It is not one of the UV filters listed in Annex VI; the label does not show whether it is used to protect the product's colour or fragrance.
Functions
- UV absorber
- Protecting the cosmetic product from the effects of UV-light.
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.
Products with this ingredient (52)
- Aurora Shimmer Body Mist · The Body Shop
- Revolution Skin Bounce Babe Jelly Moisturiser · Revolution
- Moisturizing Prebiotic Oil-Cocktail · Lumene
- Hydrating Gel Mask · Lumene
- Strut With It · essie
- You Can-dy It · essie
- Rev It Up · essie
- Fuel Your Life · essie
- New Highs · essie
- To The Rescue UV Gel Damage Repair · essie
- Mini Perfume Gift Set · Charlotte Tilbury
- Joyphoria Perfume Gift Set: Floral Vanilla Fragrance · Charlotte Tilbury

