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 22, 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
Hanskin
Pore Cleansing Balm - AHA
Lists exfoliating acid
Hanskin
Pore Cleansing Balm - PHA
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Victoria Beckham Beauty
Posh Gloss
Lip · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Palladio
PRECISION LIP LINER
Lip · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Pantene
Pro-V VitaGlow Repair & Care Shampoo
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
Thrive Causemetics
Sheer Strength Moisturizing Matte Lip Tint
Lip · Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
Mad Hippie
Sheer Tint Sun Serum
Sunscreen · Lists coconut derivatives
Hair Biology
Silver shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
COVERGIRL
Simply Ageless Triple Action Concealer
Concealer · Lists silicones
Dermalogica
Smart Eye Density
Eye cream · Lists exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
The Ordinary
Squalane + Amino Acids Lip Balm
Lip · Lists exfoliating acid
Rimmel London
Stay Matte Liquid Mousse Foundation
Foundation · Lists silicones, chemical UV filters
Palladio
STICK CONCEALERS
Concealer · Lists fragrance, chemical UV filters
MAC
Studio Fix Tech Cream-To-Powder Foundation
Foundation · Lists silicones
Maybelline New York
Super Stay Vinyl Ink Longwear Liquid Lipcolor
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
r.e.m. beauty
Sweetener Concealer
Concealer · Lists drying alcohol, silicones
Tatcha
The Indigo Calming Cream
Moisturizer · Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
Lancer
The Method: Polish (Normal)
Exfoliant · Lists retinoid, essential oils
Lancer
The Method: Polish (Sensitive)
Exfoliant · Lists retinoid, essential oils
Rimmel London
The Multi-Tasker Concealer
Concealer · Lists drying alcohol, silicones
Thrive Causemetics
Triple Threat Blush Stick
Blush · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
COVERGIRL
TruBlend Matte Made Foundation
Foundation · Lists silicones
COVERGIRL
TruBlend Undercover Concealer
Concealer · Lists drying alcohol, silicones
r.e.m. beauty
Utmost Importance Plumping Lip Gloss
Lip · Lists fragrance, silicones
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