Polyglyceryl-10 Pentaisostearate

Polyglyceryl-10 Pentaisostearate is a cosmetic ingredient used as a skin conditioning - emollient, surfactant - emulsifying agent. It is used in 35 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).

INCI namePOLYGLYCERYL-10 PENTAISOSTEARATE
FunctionSKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING
Prevalence35 products (0.04% of dataset)
Most used inMakeup
EU statusRestricted (annex )

Used in

Sunscreens 17.1%Foundations 14.3%Concealers 11.4%Lip Moisturizers 11.4%Blushes 5.7%Setting Spray & Powders 5.7%

Frequently asked

What does Polyglyceryl-10 Pentaisostearate do in skincare?
Polyglyceryl-10 Pentaisostearate functions as a skin conditioning - emollient, surfactant - emulsifying agent in cosmetic formulas.
Is Polyglyceryl-10 Pentaisostearate allowed in cosmetics?
Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
What products contain Polyglyceryl-10 Pentaisostearate?
It is most commonly found in Makeup products, especially sunscreens (17.1% of its uses).

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