Dextrin Palmitate/Ethylhexanoate

Dextrin Palmitate/Ethylhexanoate is a cosmetic ingredient used as an anticaking, surfactant - emulsifying agent. It is used in 102 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).

INCI nameDEXTRIN PALMITATE/ETHYLHEXANOATE
FunctionANTICAKING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING
CAS number183387-52-2
Prevalence102 products (0.11% of dataset)
Most used inMakeup
EU statusRestricted (annex )

Used in

Mascaras 43.1%Lip Moisturizers 13.7%Eyebrows 8.8%Makeup Removers 8.8%Lip Masks 4.9%Serums 4.9%

Frequently asked

What does Dextrin Palmitate/Ethylhexanoate do in skincare?
Dextrin Palmitate/Ethylhexanoate functions as an anticaking, surfactant - emulsifying agent in cosmetic formulas.
Is Dextrin Palmitate/Ethylhexanoate allowed in cosmetics?
Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
What products contain Dextrin Palmitate/Ethylhexanoate?
It is most commonly found in Makeup products, especially mascaras (43.1% of its uses).

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