Butyl Stearate

Butyl Stearate is a cosmetic ingredient used as a skin conditioning - emollient, fragrance agent. It is used in 19 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).

INCI nameBUTYL STEARATE
FunctionSKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING
CAS number123-95-5
EC number204-666-5
Prevalence19 products (0.02% of dataset)
Most used inSkincare
EU statusRestricted (annex )
Monthly searches110

Used in

Face Cleansers 10.5%Fragrances 10.5%Sunscreens 10.5%Blushes 5.3%Body Lotions 5.3%Concealers 5.3%

Frequently asked

What does Butyl Stearate do in skincare?
Butyl Stearate functions as a skin conditioning - emollient, fragrance agent in cosmetic formulas.
Is Butyl Stearate allowed in cosmetics?
Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
What products contain Butyl Stearate?
It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially face cleansers (10.5% of its uses).

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