Stearyl/Octyldodecyl Citrate Crosspolymer
What Stearyl/Octyldodecyl Citrate Crosspolymer is & what it does
Octyldodecyl Citrate Crosspolymer is a crosslinked ester polymer derived from citric acid and the fatty alcohol octyldodecanol. In formulas it acts as an emollient and rheology or texture modifier, helping create a smooth, cushiony feel and stabilizing the product. It is often used in sunscreens and color cosmetics to improve spreadability and the overall sensory experience.
What does Stearyl/Octyldodecyl Citrate Crosspolymer do in skincare?
This crosspolymer is used as a texture, thickening, and structuring ingredient. It can help build a smooth, cushiony feel and stabilize oil-rich formulas, which is useful in balms, creams, and sunscreens.
Is Stearyl/Octyldodecyl Citrate Crosspolymer safe?
It is a polymer based on citric acid esters and fatty alcohols, used at typical cosmetic levels, and is generally regarded as well tolerated. It largely functions within the formula's structure. Sensitive skin can patch test if cautious.
Is Stearyl/Octyldodecyl Citrate Crosspolymer natural or synthetic?
It is best described as synthetic but derived from common building blocks. It is a lab-made crosspolymer built from citrate esters and fatty alcohol components.
Sunscreens with Stearyl/Octyldodecyl Citrate Crosspolymer
We rate 21 sunscreens that contain it, showing the top 10 by overall score:
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Typology Rayons-2001 - SPF 30 Body Sunscreen
91/100
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Holidermie Cell Defense SPF 50
89/100
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Babyganics Mineral Based Sunscreen Lotion Spf 50+
84/100
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Coola Mineral Body Sunscreen Lotion Spf 50 - Fragrance-Free
81/100
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Coola Mineral Body Sunscreen Spf 50
81/100
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Hawaiian Tropic Weightless Mineraltm Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50
80/100
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Hawaiian Tropic Mineral Skin Nourishing Milk Sunscreen SPF 50
80/100
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Dr fisher Ultra Light Fluid Facial Sunscreen For Sensitive Skin 50 SPF
79/100
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Live Better Body Mineral Sunscreen, SPF 50
78/100
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Simple Truth Mineral Based SPF 50 Sunscreen Lotion
78/100