Trihydroxystearin
Trihydroxystearin is a viscosity controlling and skin conditioning ingredient. It’s in 76 products on Poliage, most often lip, concealer and foundation. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 23, 2026
In plain English
Trihydroxystearin: used to thicken or thin the product and condition skin.
What it does
Contains Trihydroxystearin: skin-conditioning
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Trihydroxystearin: viscosity-controlling
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 38718, accessed October 22, 2026.
Products that contain Trihydroxystearin
PUR Cosmetics
4-in-1 Sculpting Concealer with Skincare Ingredients
Concealer · Lists exfoliating acid, retinoid, silicones
NARS
Afterglow Lip Balm
Lip · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones, coconut derivatives
NARS
Afterglow Sensual Shine Lipstick
Lip · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones, coconut derivatives
Avon VDL eye primer
Lists silicones
Chantecaille
Bio Lifting Concealer
Concealer · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
r.e.m. beauty
Blur Butter Lip Balm
Lip · Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
Bio Renew
Bourbon Manuka Honey Shampoo
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
The INKEY List
Brighten-i Eye Cream
Eye cream · Lists fragrance allergens, silicones, coconut derivatives
Palladio
CC CREAM FULL-COVERAGE
Foundation · Lists silicones
La Roche-Posay
Cicaplast baume B5
Lists silicones
COVERGIRL
Clean Matte Oil-Free Concealer
Concealer · Lists parabens, silicones
Mixsoon
Collagen Cleansing Balm
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Dermablend
Cover Care Full Coverage Concealer
Concealer · Lists silicones
Thrive Causemetics
Daily Defender Mineral Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 50
Sunscreen · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones
Thrive Causemetics
EmpowerMatte Precision Lipstick Crayon
Lip · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, silicones
Thrive Causemetics
Empowershine Satin Lip Cream
Lip · Lists fragrance
Garnier
Erase It All Hyaluronic Acid Makeup Cleansing Balm
Cleanser · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Clinique
Even Better All-Over Concealer + Eraser
Concealer · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones, salicylic acid
NARS
Explicit Lipstick
Lip · Lists silicones
COVERGIRL
Eye Enhancer Uncensored Waterproof Mascara
Mascara · Lists parabens, coconut derivatives
Thrive Causemetics
Eye Lift 360° Waterproof Eyeshadow Primer
Lists silicones
Kevyn Aucoin
Foundation Balm
Foundation · Lists silicones
Essence
FOUNDATION Stick
Foundation · Lists fragrance, silicones
SHEGLAM
Glaze Daze Lip Gloss-Rose Tea
Lip · Lists silicones
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