Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate

Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate

Premium water-in-oil (W/O) emulsifier to create stable emulsions with a rich, elegant skin feel and excellent sensory performance.

INCI Name: Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate

Appearance: Amber viscous liquid or soft paste

Solubility: Oil-soluble

Function: Water-in-oil emulsifier, emulsion stabilizer, texture enhancer

Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate is a high-performance emulsifier commonly used in water-in-oil creams, sunscreens, foundations, BB creams, color cosmetics, and anhydrous formulations. It helps create stable emulsions with excellent spreadability, smooth application, and a luxurious skin feel.

Supplied as a cosmetic raw material for formulation use.

What It Does

Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate functions as a primary water-in-oil emulsifier that helps disperse water droplets within an oil phase. It is valued for creating elegant textures, stable emulsions, and formulations that feel rich yet smooth on the skin.

Key Benefits

• Creates stable water-in-oil emulsions.
• Provides rich yet elegant sensory feel.
• Improves spreadability and application performance.
• Supports long-wear cosmetic formulations.
• Useful in high-oil and pigment-containing systems.
• Compatible with many oils, esters, waxes, and pigments.

Typical Use Levels

• 1–3% — Light emulsification support
• 3–6% — Standard W/O emulsions
• 5–10% — High-performance creams, foundations, and sunscreens

How to Incorporate

• Add to the oil phase before emulsification.
• Heat oil and water phases separately when required.
• Slowly add the water phase into the oil phase with mixing.
• High shear mixing may improve emulsion stability.

Formulation Notes

• Widely used in foundations, BB creams, and sunscreen systems.
• Works well with mineral pigments and oil dispersions.
• Can help improve water resistance in some formulations.
• Pairs well with waxes, esters, hydrocarbons, and silicone systems.
• Useful for creating elegant, high-end cosmetic textures.

Common Applications

• Water-in-oil creams
• Foundations and concealers
• BB and CC creams
• Sunscreen formulations
• Anhydrous cosmetic systems
• Long-wear color cosmetics

One of the ingredients responsible for convincing water and oil to tolerate each other long enough to become a luxury cream. Chemistry performs miracles daily.

Documents

• Certificate of Analysis (COA)
• Safety Data Sheet (SDS)

Storage

• Store in a cool, dry environment.
• Keep container tightly sealed.
• Protect from contamination and excessive heat.

Disclaimer

This material is supplied for cosmetic formulation use only. Users are responsible for evaluating suitability, stability, and regulatory compliance within finished formulations.