Glyceryl Isotridecanoate/Stearate/Adipate

Glyceryl Isotridecanoate/Stearate/Adipate 1
AKA: Glyceryl Mixed Esters
Plant-Derived
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Plant Oil
Not Clean
Octadecanoic acid, mixed esters with 1,2,3-propanetriol, isotridecanoic acid and hexanedioic acid
Form
Liquid
Functions
Emulsifying
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Emulsifier
Mixes Oil & Water
Traditional Use
Modern synthetic multi-ester blend developed for cosmetic use. Created to combine various fatty acid properties for optimized texture, spreadability, and conditioning in skincare products.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed3 reviews →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR