Triisostearin

Triisostearin is a cosmetic ingredient used as a skin conditioning, viscosity controlling agent. It is used in 136 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).

INCI nameTRIISOSTEARIN
FunctionSKIN CONDITIONING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING
CAS number26942-95-0
EC number248-122-5
Prevalence136 products (0.15% of dataset)
Most used inSkincare
EU statusRestricted (annex )
Monthly searches70

Used in

General Moisturizers 13.2%Lip Moisturizers 13.2%Lip Masks 9.6%Lipsticks 5.1%Body Lotions 4.4%Eye Moisturizers 4.4%

Frequently asked

What does Triisostearin do in skincare?
Triisostearin functions as a skin conditioning, viscosity controlling agent in cosmetic formulas.
Is Triisostearin allowed in cosmetics?
Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
What products contain Triisostearin?
It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially general moisturizers (13.2% of its uses).

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