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Emollient

DIPENTAERYTHRITYL TETRAHYDROXYSTEARATE/TETRAISOSTEARATE

80

Safety score · 0–100

Good

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

A vegetable-derived emollient ester used in lipsticks and balms for a cushy, glossy finish. Well tolerated with no notable safety concerns; only minor risk is comedogenicity in acne-prone skin.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONINGVISCOSITY CONTROLLING

Skin benefits

  • Cushioning emollient ester
  • Improves spreadability of pigments and oils
  • Locks in moisture without occlusion
  • Used in lipsticks and balms

Known concerns

  • Possible mild comedogenicity in acne-prone skin

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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