Snapshot
- Overview
- Helps blend oil and water for a smoother, more spreadable formula.
- Category
- Emulsifying, Skin Conditioning
- Type
- Emulsifier
Tri(Polyglyceryl-3/Lauryl) Hydrogenated Trilinoleate
Tri(polyglyceryl-3/lauryl) hydrogenated trilinoleate is a polyglyceryl-based ester made from fatty acids and glycerin. Skincare and makeup use it to emulsify oil and water, improve texture, and add spreadability.
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Our take
Is Tri(Polyglyceryl-3/Lauryl) Hydrogenated Trilinoleate a Good Ingredient?
It rates Good as an effective, stable emulsifier that improves texture and spread with a skin-friendly polyglyceryl backbone. It's a formulation workhorse rather than a treatment ingredient, which is why it lands at Good rather than Great.
What it does
Skin Benefits
Improves formula stability for a consistently smooth glide and even laydown, and improves skin feel so products apply without drag or heaviness.
Where you'll find it
Uses in Skincare & Cosmetics
Used in lotions, creams, and sunscreens to keep oil and water phases unified, and also found in liquid foundations and makeup bases for uniform texture.
Before you use it
Safety
Typically non-irritating and well tolerated; sensitivity is rare. Suitable for most skin types, including sensitive skin.
Products with Tri(Polyglyceryl-3/Lauryl) Hydrogenated Trilinoleate
