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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Ingredient Snapshot

Overview
Helps blend oil and water for a smoother, more spreadable formula.
Category
Emulsifying, Skin Conditioning
Type
Emulsifier

Ingredient Ratings

Overall Rating

Good

Comedogenic Risk

None

Skin Benefits

Improves formula stability for a consistently smooth glide and even laydown, and improves skin feel so products apply without drag or heaviness.

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.

Comedogenic Rating

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

Safety

Typically non-irritating and well tolerated; sensitivity is rare. Suitable for most skin types, including sensitive skin.

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.

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