Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate
Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate is an emollient and surfactant ingredient. It’s in 97 products on Poliage, most often lip, blush and foundation. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 22, 2026
In plain English
Pentaerythrityl tetraisostearate: used to keep oil and water blended and soften the skin surface.
What it does
Contains Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate: emollient
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate: emulsifying
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate: surfactant
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 36473, accessed October 22, 2026.
Products that contain Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate
MAC
Dazzlelips Crayon
Lip · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Fenty Skin
Dew N Plump Intense Hydration Slushie Overnight Face Mask
Mask · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Thrive Causemetics
Empowershine Satin Lip Cream
Lip · Lists fragrance
r.e.m. beauty
Essential Drip Glossy Balm
Lip · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Lancer
Eye Contour Lifting Cream
Eye cream · Lists silicones
Peach & Lily
Ginger Melt Oil Cleanser | Ginger Melt Cleansing Oil
Cleanser · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
L’Oréal
Glam Shine 601
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
SHEGLAM
Glass Glow Blush Stick
Blush · Lists silicones
SHEGLAM
Glow Addict Lip Balm-Rocky Road
Lip · Lists fragrance
Physicians Formula
Happy Booster Blush
Blush · Lists fragrance, silicones
SHEGLAM
Harley Quinn X SHEGLAM Mischief Mallet Blush Stick-Pummel
Blush · Lists silicones
Fenty Skin
Hydra Vizor Broad Spectrum Mineral SPF 30 Sunscreen Moisturizer
Sunscreen · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones
e.l.f.
Hydrating Core Lip Shine
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Harry’s
Hydrating Night Lotion
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
r.e.m. beauty
Hypernova Satin Matte Blush
Blush · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Juvia’s Place
I am My Skin Foundation Sticks
Foundation · Lists silicones
ColourPop
Instant Crush Lip & Cheek Balm
Blush · Lists silicones
SHEGLAM
Jelly Wow Hydrating Lip Oil-Pinkies Up
Lip · Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
SHEGLAM
Jelly Wow Tinted Lip Oil-Stay True
Lip · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
MAC
M·A·Cximal Silky Matte Lipstick
Lip · Lists fragrance, silicones, coconut derivatives
MAC
M·A·Cximal Sleek Satin Lipstick
Lip · Lists fragrance
Patrick Ta
Major Skin Hydra-Luxe Luminous Skin Perfecting Foundation
Foundation · Lists coconut derivatives
Palladio
MATTE BLUSH
Blush · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Wet n Wild
Mega Last High-Shine Lip Color
Lip · Lists coconut derivatives
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