Sorbitan Isostearate Tocopheryl Acetate

SOR

8/10

Concern level

High concern

This appears to be a composite or concatenated ingredient entry rather than a single standard INCI. Sorbitan isostearate is a low-irritation emulsifier and pigment dispersant; tocopheryl acetate is vitamin E acetate with antioxidant use. Sorbitan isostearate has a listed molecular weight of 430.6 g/mol on PubChem, while tocopheryl acetate is a distinct ingredient with CAS 7695-91-2 and molecular weight 472.7428 g/mol. ([pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov](https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/Sorbitan-Isostearate?utm_source=openai))

Pore-clogging

Low

Pregnancy

Safe

Regulatory

No data

Benefits

Moisturizing

Chemical Properties

Typical Concentration

0.03% - 5.00%

Skin Type Compatibility

dry skin8/10

oily skin5/10

sensitive skin7/10

acne prone5/10

mature skin8/10

normal skin8/10

Interactions

incompatible with: Avoid pairing with strong oxidizing systems if the goal is antioxidant preservation., No major direct ingredient conflicts are established for sorbitan isostearate; tocopheryl acetate is generally compatible with most emollients and emulsifiers.

Risks & Warnings

Generally low risk, but rich ester/emollient systems may feel heavy on very acne-prone skin and can be problematic for a small subset of users sensitive to vitamin E derivatives or oily emulsifier systems. Sorbitan esters were assessed by CIR as safe for use in cosmetics, and sorbitan isostearate is not listed as banned or restricted in the cited EU-facing references. ([cir-safety.org](https://www.cir-safety.org/sites/default/files/sorbitan_esters.pdf?utm_source=openai))

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Found In Products

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