Sucrose Hexaisostearate

SUC

8/10

Concern level

High concern

Sucrose Hexaisostearate is a sugar-based ester made from sucrose and isostearic acid. In cosmetics it functions primarily as an emulsifier, dispersing agent, and emollient/skin-conditioning agent, helping oil and water phases stay mixed while improving skin feel and moisture balance. CIR-reviewed sucrose esters are used as cosmetic ingredients, and EU cosmetic references classify this ingredient among emulsifying agents and skincare ingredients. ([cir-safety.org](https://www.cir-safety.org/sites/default/files/saccharide_esters.pdf))

Pore-clogging

Low

Pregnancy

Safe

Regulatory

No data

Benefits

MoisturizingSupports Barrier Function

Chemical Properties

Molecular Weight

1941.1 g/mol

Typical Concentration

0.50% - 10.00%

CAS Number: 94139-18-1

Skin Type Compatibility

dry skin8/10

oily skin6/10

sensitive skin7/10

acne prone6/10

mature skin7/10

normal skin8/10

Interactions

incompatible with: No well-documented ingredient conflicts were identified in the sources reviewed., In practice, compatibility is generally formulation-dependent rather than ingredient-antagonistic.

Risks & Warnings

Low overall risk profile in cosmetic use. Main concerns are rare individual sensitivity or irritation, especially on compromised skin; as a high-lipid ester, it may feel heavy in very acne-prone users at high loadings. I found no specific signal suggesting pregnancy concern from the available sources. ([cir-safety.org](https://www.cir-safety.org/sites/default/files/saccharide_esters.pdf))

Vegan Cruelty-Free

Found In Products

Tatcha