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Triisostearin
A saturated emollient and structural component for balms, lip products, cream blushes, foundation, and SPF formulas. Triisostearin adds softness, plasticity, and a more glossy or cushion finish.
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What is it?
Triisostearin - ester of glycerin and isostearic acid. In cosmetics, it works as an emollient, pigment wetting agent, and textural component for rich, plastic, or glossy formulas.
Lip balms, lipsticks, glosses, cream blushes, foundations, SPF, sticks, cleansing balms, and rich creams.
Key Benefits
Adds softness and cushion feel.
Makes the texture more plastic, smooth, and comfortable.
Improves pigmented formulas.
Helps pigments to better wet and distribute in the oil phase.
Supports a glossy finish.
In lip products and cream textures, it can provide a more noticeable shine and saturation.
Suitable for
Main Actions
May be too heavy for very oily skin.
Triisostearin is often excellent in balms and decorative formulas, but for acne-prone or very oily skin, concentration and the entire oil-wax base are important.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Triisostearin do for skin?
Lip balms, lipsticks, glosses, cream blushes, foundations, SPF, sticks, cleansing balms, and rich creams.
Who should use Triisostearin?
Triisostearin is suitable for: lips, dry skin, balms, decorative cosmetics.
Are there any warnings about Triisostearin?
Triisostearin is often excellent in balms and decorative formulas, but for acne-prone or very oily skin, concentration and the entire oil-wax base are important.
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