Cholesteryl Isostearate

Cholesteryl Isostearate is a cosmetic ingredient used as a skin conditioning - emollient, skin conditioning agent. It is used in 23 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).

INCI nameCHOLESTERYL ISOSTEARATE
FunctionSKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING
CAS number83615-24-1
Prevalence23 products (0.02% of dataset)
Most used inSkincare
EU statusRestricted (annex )
Monthly searches20

Used in

General Moisturizers 21.7%Body Lotions 13%Sunscreens 13%Essences 8.7%Eye Moisturizers 8.7%Makeup Removers 8.7%

Frequently asked

What does Cholesteryl Isostearate do in skincare?
Cholesteryl Isostearate functions as a skin conditioning - emollient, skin conditioning agent in cosmetic formulas.
Is Cholesteryl 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 Cholesteryl Isostearate?
It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially general moisturizers (21.7% of its uses).

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