Emollient

Isopropyl Isostearate

Emollient ester for softness, glide, and smoother application. Isopropyl Isostearate is often used in creams, cleansing oils, decorative cosmetics, and lip products when plasticity is needed without excessive waxiness.

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✕ High Risk

Comedogenic Rating

4/5

Irritation Potential

0/5

What is it?

Isopropyl Isostearate - ester of isopropyl alcohol and isostearic acid. In cosmetics, it softens the skin, improves the distribution of the oil phase, and adds a smoother glide to the formula.

Creams, cleansing oils, cleansing balms, lip products, foundations, sticks, body care, and formulas with a rich emollient phase.

Key Benefits

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Softens the surface

Leaves the skin smoother and softer to the touch.

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Adds plasticity

Improves the glide of balms, sticks, and cream decorative textures.

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Works in cleansing oils

Can help dissolve makeup and SPF in the composition of oil-based cleanser.

Suitable for

dry skinnormal skinbalmscleansing oils

Main Actions

✓ emollient✓ spreadability✓ soft finish✓ oil-phase support

For acne-prone skin, the formula is important.

Isopropyl Isostearate can be comfortable, but in rich oil products on acne-prone skin, it is worth looking at the complete formula and personal tolerance.

CategoryEmollients

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Isopropyl Isostearate do for skin?

Creams, cleansing oils, cleansing balms, lip products, foundations, sticks, body care, and formulas with a rich emollient phase.

Who should use Isopropyl Isostearate?

Isopropyl Isostearate is suitable for: dry skin, normal skin, balms, cleansing oils.

Are there any warnings about Isopropyl Isostearate?

Isopropyl Isostearate can be comfortable, but in rich oil products on acne-prone skin, it is worth looking at the complete formula and personal tolerance.

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