Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate

Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate is a cosmetic ingredient used as a surfactant - emulsifying agent. It appears in about 1% of cosmetic products in our 90,000+ product dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).

INCI namePOLYGLYCERYL-2 TRIISOSTEARATE
FunctionSURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING
CAS number120486-24-0
Prevalence1,029 products (1.11% of dataset)
Most used inMakeup
EU statusRestricted (annex )
Monthly searches110

Used in

Lip Moisturizers 22.4%Lipsticks 12.7%Blushes 8.5%Lip Stains 8.1%Lip Glosses 8%Lip Masks 5.9%

Frequently asked

What does Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate do in skincare?
Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate functions as a surfactant - emulsifying agent in cosmetic formulas.
Is Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate 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 Triisostearate?
It is most commonly found in Makeup products, especially lip moisturizers (22.4% of its uses).

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