Film Former
POLYGLYCERYL-3 AZELATE/ISOSTEARATE/STEARATE CROSSPOLYMER
Safety score · 0–100
Good
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
A plant-derived crosspolymer that forms a soft, flexible film on skin in long-wear and color cosmetics. Polyglycerol-fatty-acid chemistry is well tolerated; substance-specific data is thin but no flags.
Function
Skin benefits
- Forms flexible, breathable film
- Improves product wear and texture
- Plant-derived polyglycerol backbone
Known concerns
- Limited substance-specific toxicology
- Polymer purity supplier-dependent
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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