Snapshot
- Overview
- A modified starch that cuts shine and gives a soft-focus, matte look.
- Category
- Skin Conditioning, Oil Control
- Type
- Thickener
Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate
Hydroxypropyl starch phosphate is a plant-derived, chemically modified starch that disperses in water for cosmetic use. It creates creamy, lightweight textures, reduces greasiness, improves suspension, and gives a soft-focus, matte finish in formulas.
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Our take
Is Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate a Good Ingredient?
Rated Good for creating creamy, lightweight textures and moderating shine, with broad formulation compatibility. The benefits are mostly sensory and optical rather than clinically active, and it may feel drying on very dry skin, which keeps it from a higher rating.
What it does
Skin Benefits
Visibly reduces unwanted shine and makes skin feel less greasy. Contributes to a softer look by diffusing the appearance of pores and unevenness.
Where you'll find it
Uses in Skincare & Cosmetics
Common in mattifying primers, oil-control moisturizers, and lightweight gel-creams. Also used in powder-to-cream foundations and clarifying cleansers for a balanced finish.
Before you use it
Safety
Typically well tolerated with minimal irritation potential; may increase dryness or a tight feel on dehydrated skin. No known routine regulatory restrictions in cosmetics.
Products with Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate
