Disteardimonium Hectorite

Disteardimonium Hectorite is a cosmetic ingredient used as a light stabilizer, viscosity controlling agent. It appears in about 3% of cosmetic products in our 90,000+ product dataset. It carries no restriction under the EU Cosmetics Regulation annexes.

INCI nameDISTEARDIMONIUM HECTORITE
FunctionLIGHT STABILIZER, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING
CAS number97280-96-1
EC number306-493-1
Prevalence2,667 products (2.87% of dataset)
Most used inMakeup
EU statusNo annex restriction
Monthly searches260

Used in

Foundations 19.3%Sunscreens 12.3%Concealers 11.6%Lipsticks 6.4%BB, CC, Tinted Moisturizers 6.2%Mascaras 5.7%

Frequently asked

What does Disteardimonium Hectorite do in skincare?
Disteardimonium Hectorite functions as a light stabilizer, viscosity controlling agent in cosmetic formulas.
What products contain Disteardimonium Hectorite?
It is most commonly found in Makeup products, especially foundations (19.3% of its uses).

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