Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate

Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate 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 carries no restriction under the EU Cosmetics Regulation annexes.

INCI namePOLYGLYCERYL-4 ISOSTEARATE
FunctionSURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING
CAS number-
Prevalence483 products (0.52% of dataset)
Most used inMakeup
EU statusNo annex restriction
Monthly searches210

Used in

Foundations 26.1%Concealers 15.5%Sunscreens 13.5%BB, CC, Tinted Moisturizers 7.5%Face Primers 4.8%Blushes 3.3%

Frequently asked

What does Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate do in skincare?
Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate functions as a surfactant - emulsifying agent in cosmetic formulas.
What products contain Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate?
It is most commonly found in Makeup products, especially foundations (26.1% of its uses).

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