Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate

Irritancy: 0-0Comedogenicity: 0-0Emollient

Fungal-acne trigger

The details

Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate is an emollient ester that mostly shows up in color cosmetics. Functionally, it works as a skin-conditioning agent and a viscosity-increasing agent. This just means it helps soften skin while also thickening water-free formulas (like powders). Despite being a "stearate", it has a lightweight, cushiony, and non-greasy slip. This ingredient has shown no adverse effects in testing and is deemed safe in cosmetics at current use levels. Typical concentrations range from 0.7-23%. Because it is made of C-18 fatty acids (like stearic acid ), this ingredient may not be fungal acne safe.