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Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate

An emollient ester with high gloss and thickening properties.
Moisturizing
Occlusive icon Occlusive
Moisturizing (Occlusive)
Occlusives are moisturizing ingredients that seal moisture into the skin, forming a water-resistant barrier.
Occlusive icon Occlusive
Moisturizing (Occlusive)
Occlusives are moisturizing ingredients that seal moisture into the skin, forming a water-resistant barrier.
Other functions
Anti-Pigmentation,
Anti-Pigmentation
Anti-pigmentation ingredients help to even skin tone by reducing the intensity of dark spots and hyperpigmentation.
Anti-Pigmentation,
Anti-Pigmentation
Anti-pigmentation ingredients help to even skin tone by reducing the intensity of dark spots and hyperpigmentation.
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.
Emulsifying,
Emulsifying
Emulsifying – helps to mix water and oil together.
Emulsifying,
Emulsifying
Emulsifying – helps to mix water and oil together.
Viscosity Controlling
Viscosity Controlling
Viscosity controlling – changes the thickness of a product.
Viscosity Controlling
Viscosity Controlling
Viscosity controlling – changes the thickness of a product.
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.)
Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate

Overview

Pentaerythrityl tetraisostearate is an emollient ester that features a rich, cushiony feel. It also imparts a high gloss, which makes it popular for use in lip products.

In addition to serving as an emollient, this ingredient also functions as a moisturizer. Specifically, it works as an occlusive, which is a type of moisturizer that locks in moisture by preventing water from evaporating from the surface of the skin.

This medium-viscosity ingredient can also control the viscosity of skincare products through its thickening capabilities, as well as act as a binding agent for pressed powder products.

Products with Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate

Night Recharge Youth Enhancing Cream
Phytomer
7.4
Moisturizing icon
Night Recharge Youth Enhancing Cream
Sting Zing Lip Plumping Serum
Tarte
5.8
Moisturizing icon
Sting Zing Lip Plumping Serum
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