Snapshot
- Overview
- An emulsifier that gives makeup a silky, cushioned application.
- Category
- Emulsifying, Skin Conditioning
- Type
- Emulsifier
Sorbitan Sesquiisostearate
Sorbitan Sesquiisostearate is a nonionic surfactant and emulsifier derived from sorbitol and isostearic acid in a sesquiester ratio. It's used to create water-in-oil emulsions, wet pigments, and improve slip and cushion in balms, foundations, and sunscreens.
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Our take
Is Sorbitan Sesquiisostearate a Good Ingredient?
It rates Good as an effective nonionic emulsifier for water-in-oil systems that wets pigments well and usually remains gentle on skin while providing cushion and stability.
What it does
Skin Benefits
It delivers a silky slip and cushioned feel while helping color apply smoothly and look uniform, improving comfort in richer textures without a heavy drag.
Where you'll find it
Uses in Skincare & Cosmetics
It's found in balm cleansers, rich creams, foundations, and tinted sunscreens to create creamy bases and evenly wet pigments.
Before you use it
Safety
It carries generally low irritation potential, with occasional sensitivity possible in very reactive skin. No specific regulatory limits are commonly referenced.
Products with Sorbitan Sesquiisostearate
