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Polyhydroxystearic Acid

Korean: 폴리하이드록시스테아릭애씨드 · Functions: surfactant - emulsifying

KR South Korea (MFDS)

No specific rule on file.

EU European Union (CosIng)

No specific rule on file.

US United States (FDA)

No specific rule on file. The FDA regulates few cosmetic ingredients by name; no rule does not mean approval.

Our noteHelps disperse mineral UV filters and pigments evenly.

Products listing Polyhydroxystearic Acid

COSRX 5 Peptide Collagen Tinted Lip Fill Treatment Lip
0 2 1 0 0 0 0 4
Unleashia A by Unleashia Bae Bae Blue Cushion Other
0 2 0 0 0 0 0 2
Unleashia A by Unleashia Berry Cool Plumping Lip Balm Cleanser
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Unleashia A by Unleashia Hey Dew Blue Cushion Other
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Unleashia A by Unleashia Pillow Kiss Lip Pencil Lip
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
AP Beauty A.O.Triple Defense Airy Tone-up Sun Serum Sunscreen
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1
Nooni applecoco lip oil Lip
0 3 0 0 0 0 0 3
Nooni applemint lip oil Lip
0 2 0 0 0 0 0 2
Pyunkang Yul ATO Panthenol Ceramide Balm Cream 30ml Cleanser
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Unleashia Babe Skin Baby Blue Cushion Toner
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Unleashia Babe Skin Baby Blue Cushion Re-Feel Toner
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Espoir Be Glow Volume Cushion (13g * 2) Other
0 2 0 0 0 0 0 2
Dinto Blur-Jelly Plumping Lip Tint Lip
0 2 0 0 0 0 0 2
Dinto Blurring Lip Veil Lip
0 2 0 0 0 0 0 2
Dinto Blurring Time to Kiss & Blush Other
0 2 0 0 0 0 0 2
APRILSKIN Carrotene IPMP™ Clearing Solution Serum
0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1
Banila Co Covericious Ultimate Cover Cushion Other
0 2 2 0 0 0 0 4
dasique Cream De Rose Lip Tint Lip
0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1
Dear Dahlia Daily Defense PDRN BB Cream Moisturizer
0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1
Aestura DERMA UV365 Red Calming Tone-up Sunscreen Sunscreen
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1
Kaja Dewy Bar Other
0 2 0 0 0 0 0 2
Innisfree Dewy Tint Lip Balm Cleanser
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Holitual Enriched Radiance Cushion Other
0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1
Mamonde Flora Glow Rose Tinted Sun Serum 35ml Sunscreen
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Also listed as

Polyhydroxystearic Acid 폴리하이드록시스테아릭애씨드

Information only, not medical advice. Rules change — always check the linked official source. If you are pregnant, have a skin condition or allergies, ask a dermatologist or pharmacist.

Frequently asked questions

What is Polyhydroxystearic Acid?

Helps disperse mineral UV filters and pigments evenly.

Is Polyhydroxystearic Acid banned in the European Union?

We found no specific rule for it in the EU's CosIng records. That is not an approval or a safety statement.

Is Polyhydroxystearic Acid banned in South Korea?

We found no specific rule for it in Korea's MFDS records. That is not an approval or a safety statement.

Is Polyhydroxystearic Acid allowed in cosmetics in the U.S.?

We found no specific rule for it in the FDA's records. That is not an approval or a safety statement.

What is Polyhydroxystearic Acid used for in cosmetics?

The EU's CosIng inventory lists its functions as: surfactant - emulsifying.

What is Polyhydroxystearic Acid called on Korean labels?

Korea's MFDS standard Korean name is 폴리하이드록시스테아릭애씨드.

Which K-beauty products contain Polyhydroxystearic Acid?

24+ products we checked list it, for example COSRX 5 Peptide Collagen Tinted Lip Fill Treatment, Unleashia A by Unleashia Bae Bae Blue Cushion, Unleashia A by Unleashia Berry Cool Plumping Lip Balm.

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