Polyglyceryl-2 Tetraisostearate
Polyglyceryl-2 Tetraisostearate is an emollient and surfactant ingredient. It’s in 4 products on Poliage, most often lip, concealer and foundation. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 21, 2026
What it does
Contains Polyglyceryl-2 Tetraisostearate: emollient
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Polyglyceryl-2 Tetraisostearate: emulsion-stabilising
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Polyglyceryl-2 Tetraisostearate: skin-conditioning
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Polyglyceryl-2 Tetraisostearate: surfactant
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 82507, accessed October 22, 2026.
Products that contain Polyglyceryl-2 Tetraisostearate
Laura Geller
Bright Stuff Illuminating Under Eye Concealer
Concealer · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Patrick Ta
Major Glow Lip Shine
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
Victoria Beckham Beauty
The Foundation Drops with TFC8
Foundation · Lists coconut derivatives
Jeffree Star Cosmetics
The Gloss
Lip · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
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