Isostearyl Palmitate
What Isostearyl Palmitate is & what it does
Isostearyl Palmitate is an ester formed from isostearyl alcohol and palmitic acid, belonging to the emollient ester family. It functions as a skin-conditioning agent and emollient, giving formulas a smooth, cushiony slip and helping disperse pigments in color cosmetics. Its branched structure makes it a light, spreadable oil-phase ingredient. It is not a UV filter and serves a texture and feel role.
What is Isostearyl Palmitate?
It is an emollient ester made from isostearyl alcohol and palmitic acid. It is commonly used to soften skin and improve the slip and feel of a formula.
What does Isostearyl Palmitate do in skincare?
It works as an emollient and skin-conditioning agent, giving products a smooth, cushiony texture and helping disperse pigments in color cosmetics. It is not a UV filter.
Is Isostearyl Palmitate comedogenic?
No pore-clogging concern is flagged for it here. Like other rich emollient esters, very acne-prone users sometimes prefer lighter ingredients, so a patch test can help if you break out easily.
Sunscreens with Isostearyl Palmitate
We rate 2 sunscreens that contain it:
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Neutrogena Healthy Skin Anti-aging Perfector
49/100
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Neutrogena Healthy Skin Enhancer Broad Spectrum SPF 20
49/100