C18-20 Glycol Isostearate

C18-20 Glycol Isostearate is a cosmetic ingredient used as a skin conditioning - emollient, surfactant - emulsifying agent. It is used in 4 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).

INCI nameC18-20 GLYCOL ISOSTEARATE
FunctionSKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SKIN CONDITIONING
CAS number247169-05-7
Prevalence4 products (0% of dataset)
Most used inSkincare
EU statusRestricted (annex )

Used in

Blushes 25%Facial Treatments 25%General Moisturizers 25%Serums 25%

Frequently asked

What does C18-20 Glycol Isostearate do in skincare?
C18-20 Glycol Isostearate functions as a skin conditioning - emollient, surfactant - emulsifying agent in cosmetic formulas.
Is C18-20 Glycol Isostearate allowed in cosmetics?
Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
What products contain C18-20 Glycol Isostearate?
It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially blushes (25% of its uses).

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