Tetradecyloctadecyl Stearate
AKA “2-Tetradecylstearyl stearate, UNII-VX3T5G31XA, VX3T5G31XA, Stearic acid, tetradecyloctadecyl ester, Tetradecyloctadecyl stearate [INCI], Octadecanoic acid, 2-tetradecyloctadecyl ester, 35325-35-0, RefChem:188542, (+-)-TETRADECYLOCTADECYL STEARATE”
Skin Conditioning
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Ingredient Facts
Tetradecyloctadecyl stearate
AKA: 2-Tetradecylstearyl stearate, UNII-VX3T5G31XA, VX3T5G31XA, Stearic acid, Tetradecyloctadecyl ester, Tetradecyloctadecyl stearate [INCI], Octadecanoic acid, 2-tetradecyloctadecyl ester, 35325-35-0, RefChem:188542, (+-)-TETRADECYLOCTADECYL STEARATE
Skin Conditioning · Emulsion Stabilising · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Occlusive
Emulsifier
Skin Conditioner
Plant Oil
Not Clean
Stearic acid, tetradecyloctadecyl ester
Formula
C50H100O2
Mol. Weight
733.30
CAS #
35325-35-0
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Functions
Binding
Emulsion Stabilising
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Film Forming
Creates a physical seal on skin to lock moisture in and keep irritants out. The "slugging" ingredient — barrier protection.
Opacifying
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Locks in moisture
Traditional Use
Long-chain synthetic ester formulated in modern cosmetics as an emollient and conditioning agent. Developed to provide luxurious texture and skin-conditioning properties without traditional use.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Anti-Aging Hand Cream
COOLA
The New Tendency Complete Set
Nécessaire
Dew Good Illuminating Body Melt Lotion
COOLA
Dream Set
Goldfaden MD
Dutch Dirt Mask
Bloom Effects
ten18 Lash Amplifying Mascara
Exa Beauty
Spectator Sport Mascara
Gen See
Hands to Heart
Goldfaden MD
holi (lash) growth mascara
Agent Nateur
Fullest Volumizing Mascara
ILIA Beauty
Lip Wrap Reviving Balm
ILIA Beauty
Flyk Trick Mascara
Jillian Dempsey
Air Brow - Tinted
Kosas
Brow Pop Nano
Kosas
Soulgazer Mascara
Kosas
Lunar Bloom Retinal Serum
Ursa Major
Lash Confidence Volume + Length + Curl Clean Mascara
LYS Beauty
Moisturizing Body Cream - Unscented
Kinship
Moisturizing Body Cream - Vanilla
Kinship
Morning + Night Serum Set
Kinship
The New Tendency Duo
Nécessaire
Pacific Polish Gentle Sea Salt Facial Exfoliator
COOLA
Ready, Set, Smooth
Goldfaden MD
Restorative Body Serum - Unscented
Kinship
Restorative Body Serum - Vanilla
Kinship
[Travel Size] Restorative Hand Cream (20ml)
Grown Alchemist
Restorative Hand Cream (65mL)
Grown Alchemist
Restorative Hand Cream + Lip Balm Duo
Grown Alchemist
Rich Restorative Hand Cream (65mL)
Grown Alchemist
Eye Polish
RMS Beauty
Blush & Glow Set
Saie
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Saie
Blush n’ Glow
Saie
Complexion Boost
Saie
Dew Blush™
Saie
Dew Bronze™
Saie
Dew Bronze™ Duo
Saie
Blush + Blend Duo
Saie
Glowy Super Skin Tint Foundation
Saie
Mini Dew Blush™
Saie
Mini Dew Blush™ Trio
Saie
Skin Glow Duo
Saie
Slip Brush Duo
Saie
Slip Tint™ Tinted Moisturizer
Saie
Slip Tint™ Undetectable Baked Setting Powder
Saie
Toasty Fall Bundle
Saie
Sunvisor™
Saie
Mini Sunvisor™
Saie
Super Skin Duo
Saie
The Allure Bundle 2024
Saie
Amended Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Hydroxystearic Acid
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel
International Journal of Toxicology
Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Isostearic Acid
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel
International Journal of Toxicology
Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Oleic Acid, Lauric Acid, Palmitic Acid, Myristic Acid, and Stearic Acid
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel
International Journal of Toxicology
Final Report: Safety Assessment of Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Poly(3-Hydroxyoctanoic Acid, and Polylactic Acid as Used in Cosmetics
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel
International Journal of Toxicology
Re-evaluation: Safety Assessment of Hydroxystearic Acid as Used in Cosmetics
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel
International Journal of Toxicology
10-Hydroxystearic Acid
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Polyhydroxystearic Acid
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Stearic Acid
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Tetradecyloctadecyl Stearate
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Hydroxystearic Acid
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Isostearic Acid
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Polyhydroxystearic Acid
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Stearic Acid
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Simultaneous contact sensitivity to hydroxystearic acid and C18-36 acid triglyceride in lip glosses.
Kimura M, Kawada A, Ogino M, Murayama Y
Contact dermatitis, 2002
Microemulsions based on TPGS and isostearic acid for imiquimod formulation and skin delivery.
Pescina S, Garrastazu G, Del Favero E, Rondelli V, Cantù L et al.
European journal of pharmaceutical sciences : official journal of the European Federation for Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2018
Bio-derived hydroxystearic acid ameliorates skin age spots and conspicuous pores.
Schütz R, Rawlings AV, Wandeler E, Jackson E, Trevisan S et al.
International journal of cosmetic science, 2019
Bio-derived hydroxystearic acid ameliorates skin age spots and conspicuous pores.
Schütz R, Rawlings AV, Wandeler E, Jackson E, Trevisan S et al.
International journal of cosmetic science, 2019
Bio-derived hydroxystearic acid ameliorates skin age spots and conspicuous pores.
Schütz R, Rawlings AV, Wandeler E, Jackson E, Trevisan S et al.
International journal of cosmetic science, 2019
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR