Snapshot
- Overview
- A waxy ingredient that adds cushion and softness to rich formulas.
- Category
- Skin Conditioning, Barrier Support
- Type
- Emollient
Stearyl Behenate
Stearyl Behenate is a waxy ester of stearyl alcohol and behenic acid used in cosmetics and personal care products. It's chosen to improve emolliency, cushion, and structure in creams, sticks, and pressed powders.
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Our take
Is Stearyl Behenate a Good Ingredient?
It rates Good because it reliably adds cushion and structure as a stable, inert emollient ester that improves texture with a low likelihood of irritation.
What it does
Skin Benefits
It leaves skin feeling soft and supple while helping reduce moisture loss, and adds body to formulas for a plush application without heaviness.
Where you'll find it
Uses in Skincare & Cosmetics
It's common in lipsticks, balms, and deodorant-style bars to boost solidity, and used in compressed powder compacts and solid moisturizers for a smoother payoff.
Before you use it
Safety
It's generally well tolerated; as a fatty ester it rarely irritates. The heavier, more occlusive feel can be unsuitable for very oily or acne-prone skin.
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