A synthetic ester that offers superior spreadability.
Functions
Emollient,
Emollient
Emollients fill the micro-cracks in the skin and leave it feeling soft and pleasant to the touch. Emollients are often mistakenly perceived as moisturizing ingredients.
Emollient,
Emollient
Emollients fill the micro-cracks in the skin and leave it feeling soft and pleasant to the touch. Emollients are often mistakenly perceived as moisturizing ingredients.
Binding,
Binding
Binding – bonds ingredients together.
Binding,
Binding
Binding – bonds ingredients together.
Solvent
Solvent
Solvent – a liquid that dissolves other ingredients.
Solvent
Solvent
Solvent – a liquid that dissolves other ingredients.
Origin
Synthetic,
Synthetic
All kinds of ingredients formulated or produced by a chemical process, or those that have a chemical modification in their structure.
Synthetic,
Synthetic
All kinds of ingredients formulated or produced by a chemical process, or those that have a chemical modification in their structure.
Animal
Animal
Ingredients derived from animals (including birds, fish, crustaceans, mollusks, and insects) or produced by animals (e.g. dairy- and egg-derived ingredients, bee products, silk, pearls, etc.)
Animal
Animal
Ingredients derived from animals (including birds, fish, crustaceans, mollusks, and insects) or produced by animals (e.g. dairy- and egg-derived ingredients, bee products, silk, pearls, etc.)
Overview
Isopropyl isostearate is a clear, colorless emollient ester. This ingredient is known for its excellent spreadability and long play time, and it is commonly used for skincare products that require improved lubricity, such as mineral sunscreens and stick products. It lacks the greasiness often associated with extended play time.
Isopropyl isostearate can also be used as a solvent. It can dissolve a wide range of oils, from nonpolar squalane to highly polar phenyl ethyl benzoate, and it can also be used to suspend solid particles, such as sunscreen mineral actives or colorants like mica or iron oxides.
This ingredient is listed among common comedogenic ingredients by acne.org.
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