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Emollient

PENTAERYTHRITYL TETRAISOSTEARATE

CAS 62125-22-8
87

Safety score · 0–100

Good

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

A rich, branched emollient ester — gives products a smooth, luxurious texture without greasiness. A workhorse in lipsticks and foundations for slip, pigment wetting, and long wear.

Skin benefits

  • Rich, luxurious emollient feel
  • Excellent pigment-wetting in colour cosmetics
  • Long-lasting wear in lip products
  • Adds smooth, non-greasy slip

Known concerns

  • Heavier texture — not ideal for oily skin
  • Mildly comedogenic in some users

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

PC

PubChem

U.S. NIH compound data, GHS hazard codes and toxicity literature.

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