Polyglyceryl-2 Tetraisostearate

Polyglyceryl-2 Tetraisostearate is a cosmetic ingredient used as a skin conditioning - emollient, emulsion stabilising agent. It is used in 21 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).

INCI namePOLYGLYCERYL-2 TETRAISOSTEARATE
FunctionSKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, EMULSION STABILISING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING
CAS number121440-30-0
Prevalence21 products (0.02% of dataset)
Most used inMakeup
EU statusRestricted (annex )
Monthly searches10

Used in

Lip Glosses 33.3%Eyeshadows 19%Foundations 9.5%Lipsticks 9.5%Sunscreens 9.5%Bronzers 4.8%

Frequently asked

What does Polyglyceryl-2 Tetraisostearate do in skincare?
Polyglyceryl-2 Tetraisostearate functions as a skin conditioning - emollient, emulsion stabilising agent in cosmetic formulas.
Is Polyglyceryl-2 Tetraisostearate 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-2 Tetraisostearate?
It is most commonly found in Makeup products, especially lip glosses (33.3% of its uses).

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