Isopropyl Titanium Triisostearate

Isopropyl titanium triisostearate is a lipophilic titanium complex used as a film former and pigment surface treatment in cosmetics. It improves dispersion and adhesion of pigments, delivering more uniform payoff and longer wear, especially in color makeup.
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Ingredient Snapshot

Overview
A pigment treatment that helps makeup color go on evenly and last.
Category
Tone/Texture, Color
Type
Film Former

Ingredient Ratings

Overall Rating

Good

Comedogenic Risk

None

Skin Benefits

Helps color cosmetics go on evenly and stay put longer. Improves resistance to smudging and patchiness.

Uses In Skincare & Cosmetics

Used in liquid and powder foundations, lipsticks, and eyeliners to bind pigments and improve durability. Also appears in tinted sunscreens to keep pigment uniform.

Comedogenic Rating

This ingredient is not typically evaluated for comedogenicity, and no standardized rating is available.

Safety

Considered low-irritation for leave-on color products. As with film formers, thorough cleansing helps prevent buildup; very sensitive eyes or lips may experience mild irritation.

Is Isopropyl Titanium Triisostearate a Good Ingredient?

Rated Good because it consistently improves pigment adhesion, even payoff, and wear, with a low likelihood of irritation at usual levels. It doesn't rate higher because clinical data on skin outcomes is limited.

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