Isostearyl Lactate
What Isostearyl Lactate is & what it does
Isostearyl Lactate is an ester of isostearyl alcohol and lactic acid, used in cosmetics as an emollient and skin-conditioning agent. In a formula it provides a smooth, cushiony slip and a soft, conditioned finish, and it helps pigments disperse evenly in color cosmetics. It is oil-soluble and common in lipsticks, foundations, and creams for its pleasant texture. It is generally considered a well-tolerated emollient ester.
What is Isostearyl Lactate?
Isostearyl Lactate is an ester of isostearyl alcohol and lactic acid. In cosmetics it is used as an emollient and skin-conditioning agent.
What does Isostearyl Lactate do in a formula?
It provides a smooth, cushiony slip and a soft, conditioned finish, and it helps pigments disperse evenly. It is common in lipsticks, foundations, and creams.
Is Isostearyl Lactate safe?
It is generally considered a well-tolerated emollient ester. Individual sensitivity can vary, so patch testing is reasonable for reactive skin.
Sunscreens with Isostearyl Lactate
We rate 3 sunscreens that contain it:
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Gerard's Latte Solare Viso-Corpo SPF 50
80/100
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Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare All-physical Lightweight Wrinkle Defense Broad Spectrum Sunscreen SPF 30 Pa++++
73/100
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Dr Dennis Gross All Physical Lightweight Wrinkle Defense SPF
72/100