Glyceryl Ethylhexanoate/Stearate/Adipate

AKA “Glyceryl Mixed Esters”

Synthetic

Ingredient Facts

Glyceryl ethylhexanoate/stearate/adipate

AKA: Glyceryl Mixed Esters

Synthetic · Emollient · EWG: 4

Plant-Derived Synthetic

Emollient

Skin Conditioner

Plant Oil

Synthetic

Clean

Hexanedioic acid, mixed esters with octanoic acid, octadecanoic acid and 1,2,3-propanetriol Science: Origin: Botanic/Natural | Functions: Skin Conditioning - Emollient Safety Ratings: CIR: Safe as used

Form

Liquid

See origin →

Functions

Emollient

Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.

Viscosity Controlling

Locks In Moisture

Traditional Use

Modern synthetic ester blend developed for cosmetic formulations. Created to combine multiple fatty acid properties for improved emollient, texture, and stability characteristics.

Skin Types

●all-skin-types

Best For

Dryness

Melanin-Rich Skin

Suitable

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe

Yes

EWG

CIR

Safe

Pregnancy

Yes

CIR Safety Findings

Not a Sensitizer

medical-approval

all-shades-safe

Regulatory Status

USA✔ permitted

EU⚠ restricted

JAPAN⚠ restricted

CANADA⚠ restricted

Regulatory Agencies

EWG CIR FDA EU COSING Health Canada

Verified Feb 2026

Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR