Ethyl Stearate

Ethyl Stearate is a cosmetic ingredient used as a skin conditioning - emollient, perfuming agent. It is used in 26 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).

INCI nameETHYL STEARATE
FunctionSKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, PERFUMING
CAS number111-61-5
EC number203-887-4
Prevalence26 products (0.03% of dataset)
Most used inMakeup
EU statusRestricted (annex )
Monthly searches30

Used in

Oils 15.4%Highlighters 11.5%Nail Care 11.5%Concealers 7.7%Serums 7.7%Ampoules 3.8%

Frequently asked

What does Ethyl Stearate do in skincare?
Ethyl Stearate functions as a skin conditioning - emollient, perfuming agent in cosmetic formulas.
Is Ethyl 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 Ethyl Stearate?
It is most commonly found in Makeup products, especially oils (15.4% of its uses).

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