Glyceryl Ethylhexanoate/Stearate/Adipate

Glyceryl Ethylhexanoate/Stearate/Adipate is a cosmetic ingredient used as a skin conditioning - emollient agent. It is used in 18 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).

INCI nameGLYCERYL ETHYLHEXANOATE/STEARATE/ADIPATE
FunctionSKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
Prevalence18 products (0.02% of dataset)
Most used inMakeup
EU statusRestricted (annex )

Used in

Sunscreens 16.7%Eye Moisturizers 11.1%Highlighters 11.1%BB, CC, Tinted Moisturizers 5.6%Blushes 5.6%Concealers 5.6%

Frequently asked

What does Glyceryl Ethylhexanoate/Stearate/Adipate do in skincare?
Glyceryl Ethylhexanoate/Stearate/Adipate functions as a skin conditioning - emollient agent in cosmetic formulas.
Is Glyceryl Ethylhexanoate/Stearate/Adipate allowed in cosmetics?
Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
What products contain Glyceryl Ethylhexanoate/Stearate/Adipate?
It is most commonly found in Makeup products, especially sunscreens (16.7% of its uses).

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