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 21, 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
Physicians Formula
Rosé Kiss All Day Glossy Lip Color
Lip · Lists fragrance
Derma E
Sensitive Skin Daily Nourishing Cream
Moisturizer · Lists silicones
e.l.f.
Sheer Slick Lipstick
Lip · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Renee Rouleau
Skin Recovery Balm
Moisturizer · Lists silicones
Jane Iredale
Skintuition Brightening Under Eye Concealer with Active Peptide Complex
Concealer · Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
Julep
So Plush Plumper Lip Gloss
Lip · Lists fragrance
Julep
So Plush Ultra-Hydrating Lip Gloss
Lip · Lists fragrance
Makeup by Mario
Soft Pop Plumping Blush Veil
Blush · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Cosmia
Soin contour des yeux anti rides au Collageneer
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
MAC
Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation
Foundation · Lists silicones
MAC
Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation NC13
Lists silicones
MAC
Studio Radiance Skin Tint Stick
Foundation · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Laura Geller
Tinted Lip Shine
Lip · Lists fragrance
L’Oréal
Total temptation
Lists silicones
Thrive Causemetics
Triple Threat Blush Stick
Blush · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Flower Beauty
Ultralight Liquid Blush
Blush · Lists drying alcohol, coconut derivatives
Tree Hut
Vanilla Lip Scrub Stick
Lip · Lists fragrance, silicones
Lisa Eldridge
Velatura Balm Dewy Lip and Cheek Stick
Blush · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Wonderskin
WONDER BLADING Top Gloss
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Wonderskin
WONDER BLADING Top Gloss - Blue Glitter
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Wonderskin
Wonder Blading Top Gloss - Clear Shine
Lip · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Wonderskin
WONDER BLADING Top Gloss - Gold Glitter
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Wonderskin
WONDER BLADING Top Gloss - Red Glitter
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Wonderskin
WONDER BLADING Top Gloss - Silver Glitter
Lip · Lists fragrance
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