Ethylhexyl Hydroxystearate

Ethylhexyl Hydroxystearate is a cosmetic ingredient used as a skin conditioning - emollient agent. It is used in 103 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).

INCI nameETHYLHEXYL HYDROXYSTEARATE
FunctionSKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
CAS number29710-25-6 / 29383-26-4
EC number249-793-7
Prevalence103 products (0.11% of dataset)
Most used inSkincare
EU statusRestricted (annex )
Monthly searches40

Used in

Foundations 12.6%Lipsticks 8.7%General Moisturizers 7.8%Lip Moisturizers 6.8%Styling Creams & Sprays 6.8%Concealers 4.9%

Frequently asked

What does Ethylhexyl Hydroxystearate do in skincare?
Ethylhexyl Hydroxystearate functions as a skin conditioning - emollient agent in cosmetic formulas.
Is Ethylhexyl Hydroxystearate allowed in cosmetics?
Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
What products contain Ethylhexyl Hydroxystearate?
It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially foundations (12.6% of its uses).

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