Ethylhexyl Hydroxystearate

What this ingredient generally does

An emollient that softens and smooths skin feel. It helps the product spread and leaves a smooth finish.

Reviewed before publication. This note describes function in a formulation — nothing else.

Published formulations that list this ingredient

These are the formulations currently published in the SPF Scout catalog whose stored ingredient declaration includes this ingredient. It is not a list of every product on the market, and the order carries no meaning.

• Kroger Kroger Shimmer Sunscreen Hydrating SPF 40

  SPF 40 as labeled · U.S. formulation

• Supergoop! Glowscreen SPF 40 -Sunset

  SPF 40 as labeled · U.S. formulation

• Supergoop! Head-to-Toe Favorites Mini Set

  U.S. formulation

• Supergoop! Prep and Prime SPF Mini Set

  U.S. formulation

• Supergoop! SPF Best Sellers Mini Kit

  U.S. formulation

• Supergoop! SPF Bestsellers Starter Kit

  U.S. formulation

• Supergoop! SPF Multitaskers Mini Set

  U.S. formulation

• Supergoop! Supergoop Glow Screen SPF 40

  SPF 40 as labeled · U.S. formulation

• Walgreens Walgreens Broad Spectrum SPF 40 Radiant Facial Sunscreen

  SPF 40 as labeled · U.S. formulation

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Ingredient names, CAS numbers and recorded functions come from SPF Scout’s curated ingredient dictionary, grounded in CosIng, the European Commission’s Cosmetic Ingredient Database. Content © European Union, reused with acknowledgement.

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