Isopropyl Lauroyl Sarcosinate

Isopropyl Lauroyl Sarcosinate is a cosmetic ingredient used as a skin conditioning agent. It is used in 117 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).

INCI nameISOPROPYL LAUROYL SARCOSINATE
FunctionSKIN CONDITIONING
CAS number230309-38-3
Prevalence117 products (0.13% of dataset)
Most used inSkincare
EU statusRestricted (annex )
Monthly searches20

Used in

Sunscreens 29.1%Day Moisturizers 11.1%Foundations 11.1%Serums 11.1%Face Primers 5.1%BB, CC, Tinted Moisturizers 4.3%

Frequently asked

What does Isopropyl Lauroyl Sarcosinate do in skincare?
Isopropyl Lauroyl Sarcosinate functions as a skin conditioning agent in cosmetic formulas.
Is Isopropyl Lauroyl Sarcosinate allowed in cosmetics?
Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
What products contain Isopropyl Lauroyl Sarcosinate?
It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially sunscreens (29.1% of its uses).

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