Isocetyl Stearoyl Stearate

Synthetic
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
Isohexadecyl 12-[(1-oxooctadecyl)oxy]octadecanoate
CAS #
97338-28-8
Functions
SKIN CONDITIONING
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
EMOLLIENT
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
VISCOSITY CONTROLLING
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng