Cholesterol
AKA “POWDER, ASH”
Synthetic
Ingredient Facts
Cholesterol
AKA: POWDER, ASH
Synthetic · Emollient · EWG: 1
Varies With Manufacturer
Emollient
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Skin Conditioner
Barrier Lipid
Synthetic
Clean
A natural lipid that strengthens skin's moisture barrier, smooths texture, and helps blend formula ingredients seamlessly for a luxe feel.
Formula
C27H46O
Mol. Weight
386.70
CAS #
57-88-5
Form
Liquid
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Functions
Light Stabilizer
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Emulsifying
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Viscosity Controlling
Locks In Moisture
Traditional Use
This appears to be a CAS number for cholesterol, a naturally occurring steroid found in all animal cells. Historically used in skincare for its moisturizing and barrier-repair properties, becoming a standard cosmetic ingredient in the 20th century.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types, gentle
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Highly Suitable
Barrier Repair Cream
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Alpyn Beauty
Mini Barrier Repair Cream
Alpyn Beauty
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Cocokind
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Cocokind
rise + shine trio
Cocokind
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retinol face + body duo
Cocokind
youthful duo
Cocokind
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Kinship
Hydration Set
Kinship
Glow + Go Set
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The Hydrate + Brighten Ritual
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Royal Tulip Vitamin C Facial Oil
Bloom Effects
The Lip Balm Duo
Nécessaire
The Hand-Lip Moisture Duo
Nécessaire
The Hand Duo
Nécessaire
The New Tendency Duo
Nécessaire
The New Tendency Complete Set
Nécessaire
The Hand Cream + The Tube Key
Nécessaire
Supernutrient Firming Facial
Marie Veronique
Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Capsicum Annum Extract, Capsicum Annuum Fruit Extract, Capsicum Annuum Resin, Capsicum Annuum Fruit Powder, Capsicum Frutescen Fruit, Capsicum Frutescens Fruit
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel
International Journal of Toxicology
Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Cholesterol
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel
International Journal of Toxicology
Re-Review Summary of Cholesterol as Used in Cosmetics
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel
International Journal of Toxicology
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Verified Feb 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR