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Isopropyl stearate: suppleness and care for the skin

Isopropyl Stearate, a widely used ingredient in skincare products, is valued for its ability to nourish and soften the skin. This article explores its role and benefits in skincare products.

What is Isopropyl Stearate?

Isopropyl stearate is an ester made from stearic acid and isopropanol. It is used in the skincare industry as an emollient to keep the skin soft and supple.

Production and properties

This ingredient is obtained by the esterification of stearic acid with isopropanol. It is known for its light texture and ability to absorb quickly into the skin.

Effect of isopropyl stearate in skin care

Isopropyl stearate offers numerous benefits in skincare, particularly in the area of moisturising and improving skin texture.

Moisturising properties

As an emollient, Isopropyl Stearate helps to moisturise the skin and prevent dryness.

Improving skin texture

It helps to smooth and soften the skin, making the application of skincare products more comfortable.

Areas of application and skin types

Isopropyl Stearate is used in a variety of skincare products and is suitable for all skin types, especially dry skin.

Versatile application in skin care

From moisturisers and lotions to make-up removers, Isopropyl Stearate is used for its moisturising and skin-smoothing properties.

Suitable for different skin types

Its mild effect makes it a suitable choice for different skin needs and types.

Summary and conclusion

Isopropyl Stearate is an effective skincare ingredient that both moisturises and improves skin texture. Its versatility makes it a valuable ingredient in modern skincare.

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Flasche, Lotion, Blume, Pflanze BB Cream Perfect Care Medium von RAU Cosmetics, multifunktionales Hautpflege- und Make-up-Produkt, hohe Deckkraft, UV-Schutz, beruhigend, umgeben von floralen Elementen.

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BB Cream Perfect Care Medium 75 ml SPF 12 Make-up & Care
BB Cream Perfect Care Medium ✔ Coverage & care in one product ✔ light texture, easy distribution ✔ excellent coverage ✔ with natural UV protection ✔ very economical ✔ developed & produced in Germany Skin type The BB Cream is suitable for medium skin types. Application Spread the BB Cream Perfect Care evenly over the face and possibly neck. CAN - give radiant and egg-like complexion- conceal impurities and redness- moisturize- soothe the skin- protect against premature aging of the skin Hazard statements Not for children under 3 years of age.Our 5in1 BB Cream in the color Medium combines perfect coverage and moisturizing care in an incredibly light BB Cream. The combination of active ingredients in our BB Cream: Our BB Creams provide intensive care and an even and healthy complexion. Beeswax, almond, grapeseed and soybean oil as well as zinc and vitamin E soothe and care for even dry or stressed skin. Due to the contained active ingredients panthenol and zinc, impurities, redness and irritation can be alleviated. Minerals and vitamin E provide natural UV protection. Ingredients AQUA (WATER) - water - solvent, moisturizes CI 77891 (TITANIUM DIOXIDE) - titanium dioxide - colorant DICAPRYLYL CARBONATE - dicaprylyl carbonate - keeps the skin in good condition and makes it supple BUTYLENE GLYCOL - solvent - binds moisture, improves the smell of a product / perfumes the skin POLYGLYCERYL-2 DIPOLYHYDROXYSTEARATE - Polyglyceryl Hydroxystearate - Keeps skin in good condition C12-15 ALKYL BENZOATE - Esters of benzoic acid and fatty alcohols of chain length C12 to C15 - antimicrobial, skin nourishing CI 77492 (IRON OXIDES) - iron oxide yellow - colorant TITANIUM DIOXIDE - Titanium dioxide - Protects skin or hair from harmful UV radiation DICAPRYLYL ETHER - Dicaprylyl ether, dioctyl ether - Solvent, makes the skin supple and smooth POLYGLYCERYL-3 DIISOSTEARATE - esterification product of isostearic acid with polyglycerol - enables the formation of emulsions ISOPROPYL STEARATE - Isopropyl stearate - makes the skin supple and soft, keeps the skin in good condition and ensures the cohesion of the product TALC - Talc, Talcum, Soapstone - Removes impurities from the skin surface by abrasive/polishing action, Protects the skin from external influences CERA ALBA (BEESWAX) - beeswax - gives the product a pleasant smell, makes the skin smooth and soft GRAPE (VITIS VINIFERA) SEED OIL - grape oil - nourishes the skin, keeps it in a good condition and makes the skin smooth and soft PRUNUS AMYGDALUS DULCIS (SWEET ALMOND) OIL - almond oil - nourishes the skin and keeps it in good condition PANTHENOL - Panthenol - regenerates and renews damaged skin, soothing and anti-inflammatory, promotes cell growth ZINC OXIDE - zinc oxide - anitmicrobial, skin protective, protects skin from harmful UV radiation MAGNESIUM SULFATE - magnesium sulfate - increases or decreases the viscosity (toughness) of the product TOCOPHEROL - Vitamin E - Antioxidant - Keeps the skin in good condition and improves the smell of the product LECITHIN - lecithin - skin nourishing, makes the skin smooth and supple and keeps it in a good condition, enables the formation of emulsions ASCORBYL PALMITATE - antioxidant - makes the product durable and improves the smell of the product PHENOXYETHANOL - phenoxyethanol - antimicrobial, protects the product from spoilage HEXYLDECANOL - Hexyldecanol - keeps the skin in good condition, makes the skin smooth and supple HEXYLDECYL LAURATE - Esterification product of lauric acid with 2-hexyldecanol - Keeps skin in good condition, Makes skin smooth and supple DEHYDROACETIC ACID - Dehydroacetic acid - protects the product from microbial spoilage CI 77491 (IRON OXIDES) - iron oxide red - colorant CI 77499 (IRON OXIDES) - iron oxide black - colorant PARFUM (FRAGRANCE) - fragrance BENZOIC ACID - benzoic acid - improves the smell of the product TETRASODIUM GLUTAMATE DIACETATE - stabilizer - influences stability and quality of the product ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN - ethylhexylglycerin - skin conditioning agent SODIUM HYDROXIDE - sodium hydroxide - regulates and stabilizes the pH of the product

Content: 0.075 Liter (€518.27* / 1 Liter)

€38.87*

Average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

BB Cream Perfect Care Natural 75 ml SPF 12 Make-up & Care
BB Cream Perfect Care Natural ✔ Coverage & care in one product ✔ light texture, easy distribution ✔ excellent coverage ✔ light texture, easy distribution ✔ with natural UV protection ✔ very high-yield ✔ developed & produced in Germany Skin type The BB Cream is suitable for medium skin types. Application Distribute the BB Cream Perfect Care evenly over the face and possibly the neck CAN - give a radiant and even complexion- moisturize- soothe the skin- prevent impurities- provide a beautiful glow- prevent aging of the skin Hazard statements Not suitable for children under 3 years of age. Our BB Cream in the color Natural ensures that your skin not only convinces with a flawless complexion, but can also radiate from within thanks to rich care. The BB Cream is very easy to spread thanks to its light texture . The combination of active ingredients in our BB Cream: Beeswax, almond, grape seed and soybean oil, as well as zinc and vitamin E, soothe and nourish your skin to a caressing softness. Blemishes, redness and irritated skin can also be soothed by panthenol and zinc. Valuable minerals and vitamin E provide natural UV protection. Ingredients AQUA (WATER) - water - solvent, moisturizes the skin DICAPRYLYL CARBONATE - dicaprylyl carbonate - keeps skin in good condition and makes it supple BUTYLENE GLYCOL - solvent - binds moisture, improves the smell of a product / perfumes the skin CI 77891 (TITANIUM DIOXIDE) - titanium dioxide - colorant POLYGLYCERYL-2 DIPOLYHYDROXYSTEARATE - polyglyceryl hydroxystearate - keeps the skin in good condition TALC - Talc , talcum, soapstone - removes impurities from the skin surface by abrasive/polishing action,, protects the skin from external influences C12-15 ALKYL BENZOATE - ester of benzoic acid and fatty alcohols of chain length C12 to C15 - antimicrobial, skin conditioning TITANIUM DIOXIDE - Titanium dioxide - protects skin or hair from harmful UV radiation POLYGLYCERYL-3 DIISOSTEARATE - esterification product of isostearic acid with polyglycerol - enables the formation of emulsions DICAPRYLYL ETHER - dicaprylyl ether, dioctyl ether - solvent, makes skin supple and smooth ISOPROPYL STEARATE - isopropyl stearate - makes the skin supple and soft, keeps the skin in good condition and ensures the cohesion of the product CI 77492 (IRON OXIDES) - iron oxide yellow - colorant ZINC OXIDE - zinc oxide - anitmicrobial, skin protective, protects skin from harmful UV radiation GRAPE (VITIS VINIFERA) SEED OIL - grape oil - nourishes the skin, keeps it in good condition and makes the skin soft and supple PRUNUS AMYGDALUS DULCIS (SWEET ALMOND) OIL - almond oil - nourishes the skin and keeps it in good condition MAGNESIUM SULFATE - magnesium sulfate - increases or decreases the viscosity (toughness) of the product CERA ALBA (BEESWAX) - beeswax - gives the product a pleasant smell, makes the skin smooth and soft ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN - ethylhexylglycerin - skin nourishing LECITHIN - lecithin - skin nourishing, makes the skin smooth and supple and keeps it in good condition, enables the formation of emulsions PANTHENOL - panthenol - regeneration and renewal of damaged skin, soothing and anti-inflammatory, promotes cell growth HEXYLDECYL LAURATE - esterification product of lauric acid with 2-hexyldecanol - keeps the skin in good condition, Makes the skin smooth and supple TOCOPHEROL - Vitamin E - antioxidant - keeps the skin in good condition and improves the smell of the product ASCORBYL PALMITATE - antioxidant - makes the product durable and improves the smell of the product PHENOXYETHANOL - phenoxyethanol - antimicrobial, protects the product from spoilage HEXYLDECANOL - 2 - hexyldecanol - keeps the skin in good condition, makes the skin smooth and supple CI 77491 (IRON OXIDES) - Iron oxide red - colorant CI 77499 (IRON OXIDES) - Iron oxide black - dye PARFUM (FRAGRANCE) - fragrance DEHYDROACETIC ACID - dehydroacetic acid - protects the product from microbial spoilage BENZOIC ACID - benzoic acid- improves the odor of the product TETRASODIUM GLUTAMATE DIACETATE - stabilizer - influences stability and quality of the product GLYCERYL STEARATE - surfactant - makes the skin smooth and supple GLYCERYL OLEATE - oleic acid glycerol ester, glycerol monooleate - skin caring, perfuming CITRIC ACID - citric acid - reduction of horny skin areas, blackheads, acne scars, fine wrinkles, widening/deepening of pores SODIUM HYDROXIDE - caustic soda - Regulates and stabilizes the pH of the product

Content: 0.075 Liter (€518.27* / 1 Liter)

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Body Bundle 1 - Silver Face & Body Spray + Eternal Moist Bodylotion
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RAU Eternal Moist Body Lotion 250 ml - Intensive moisture for soft skin
Eternal Moist Body Lotion 250 ml – Intensive hydration for silky-soft skin Give your skin long-lasting moisture and enjoy a smooth, soft feeling that lasts all day. The Eternal Moist Body Lotion from RAU Cosmetics is the perfect companion for dry and demanding skin. With a unique formula made from high-quality ingredients such as glycerin, Simmondsia Chinensis (jojoba) oil and coconut fruit juice, this lotion delivers intense hydration, strengthens the skin’s natural barrier, and leaves a silky-smooth feel. The addition of sodium hyaluronate (hyaluronic acid) provides a lasting moisture boost, while vitamin E protects the skin from free radicals. Key benefits at a glance: ✔️ Long-lasting hydration – For velvety soft skin all day long. ✔️ Nourishing care – Jojoba oil and coconut fruit juice soothe and strengthen the skin. ✔️ Delicate texture & pleasant scent – Easy to apply and absorbs quickly. ✔️ Suitable for all skin types – Ideal even for sensitive skin. How to use: Apply Eternal Moist Body Lotion to cleansed skin after showering or bathing and massage in gently. Ideal for daily skincare to optimally hydrate your skin. Key ingredients: Aqua & Glycerin: Provide moisture and protect the skin. Jojoba oil: Regenerates and nourishes the skin. Hyaluronic acid: Deeply binds moisture within the skin. Vitamin E: Acts as an antioxidant and protects against environmental stressors. Coconut fruit juice: Soothes and conditions the skin. Treat your skin to this luxurious body lotion and experience deep nourishment and strength. Perfect for daily use and for anyone who values smooth, well-cared-for skin. INCI: Aqua, Glycerin, Isopropyl Stearate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Behenyl Alcohol, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, C14-22 Alcohol, C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside, Cocos Nucifera Fruit Juice, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tocopherol, Citric Acid, Xanthan Gum, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum Order now and give your skin the care it truly deserves!

Content: 0.25 Liter (€99.48* / 1 Liter)

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RAU Eternal Moist Body Lotion 500 ml – Intensive hydration for silky-soft skin
Eternal Moist Body Lotion 500 ml – Intensive hydration for silky-soft skin Give your skin long-lasting moisture and enjoy a smooth, soft feeling that lasts all day. The Eternal Moist Body Lotion from RAU Cosmetics is the perfect companion for dry and demanding skin. With a unique formula made from high-quality ingredients such as glycerin, Simmondsia Chinensis (jojoba) oil and coconut fruit juice, this lotion delivers intense hydration, strengthens the skin’s natural barrier, and leaves a silky-smooth feel. The addition of sodium hyaluronate (hyaluronic acid) provides a lasting moisture boost, while vitamin E protects the skin from free radicals. Key benefits at a glance: ✔️ Long-lasting hydration – For velvety soft skin all day long. ✔️ Nourishing care – Jojoba oil and coconut fruit juice soothe and strengthen the skin. ✔️ Delicate texture & pleasant scent – Easy to apply and absorbs quickly. ✔️ Suitable for all skin types – Ideal even for sensitive skin. How to use: Apply Eternal Moist Body Lotion to cleansed skin after showering or bathing and massage in gently. Ideal for daily skincare to optimally hydrate your skin. Key ingredients: Aqua & Glycerin: Provide moisture and protect the skin. Jojoba oil: Regenerates and nourishes the skin. Hyaluronic acid: Deeply binds moisture within the skin. Vitamin E: Acts as an antioxidant and protects against environmental stressors. Coconut fruit juice: Soothes and conditions the skin. Treat your skin to this luxurious body lotion and experience deep nourishment and strength. Perfect for daily use and for anyone who values smooth, well-cared-for skin. INCI: Aqua, Glycerin, Isopropyl Stearate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Behenyl Alcohol, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, C14-22 Alcohol, C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside, Cocos Nucifera Fruit Juice, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tocopherol, Citric Acid, Xanthan Gum, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum Order now and give your skin the care it truly deserves!

Content: 0.5 Liter (€89.74* / 1 Liter)

€44.87*
22.02 %

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Resist aging! Rich Cream with Bakuchiol 50 ml Night Cream
resist aging! Rich Cream with Bakuchiol ✔ rich & moisturising face cream ✔ can prevent and smooth wrinkles ✔ for the regeneration of thinning, mature & light-damaged skin ✔ developed & produced in Germany Skin type The face cream is suitable for dry, dehydrated & mature skin. Application Apply to cleansed skin and massage in. CAN - tighten the skin- smooth wrinkles- moisturise- protect against premature ageing- prevent dehydration- soothe the skin Hazard statements Our resist aging! Rich Cream with Bakuchiol is a rich anti-aging day and night cream for dry, dehydrated and mature skin. The combination of active ingredients: The main active ingredient used, bakuchiol, is extracted from the seeds of the babchi plant. In traditional Chinese medicine and Ayurveda, the plant has long been used as a remedy for numerous skin problems. Due to its antimicrobial effect, the active ingredient is used against skin blemishes, for example. Bakuchiol can also prevent and smooth wrinkles and stimulate collagen synthesis. The active ingredient is also active against radicals responsible for premature skin ageing. Bakuchiol is a plant-based alternative to retinol. The only difference is that the natural active ingredient does not irritate or dry out the skin. On the contrary: anti-ageing day and night creams enriched with bakuchiol can even effectively reduce the external signs of inflammation. The active ingredients contained in the anti-aging cream - liquorice root extract, macadamia oil, wheat germ oil, urea and sorbitol - nourish the skin and provide it with intensive moisture. Panthenol and allantoin also provide a calming effect. The cream is also suitable for the regeneration of thinning, mature and light-damaged skin. Ingredients AQUA (WATER) - Water - Solvent, moisturises GLYCERIN - Glycerin - moisturises the skin, plant-based CAPRYLIC / CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE - Vegetable neutral oil- smoothes the skin, re-greasing effect ISOPROPYL STEARATE - Isopropyl Stearate - softens and softens the skin, keeps the skin in good condition and ensures the cohesion of the product SORBITAN OLEATE - oleic acid sorbitol ester - surfactant DECYL OLEATE - decyl oleate - softens, softens and keeps the skin in good condition SORBITOL - sugar alcohol - humectant / moisturiser (derived from fruits) PEG-22/DODECYL GLYCOL COPOLYMER - polyethylene glycol derivative - enables the formation of an emulsion CERA ALBA (BEESWAX) - beeswax - gives the product a pleasant scent, makes the skin smooth and soft POLYGLYCERYL-3 DIISOSTEARATE - esterification product of isostearic acid with polyglycerol - enables the formation of emulsions HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL - Castor oil - softens and keeps the skin in good condition and cleanses the skin OLEYL ERUCATE - Oleyl Erucate - makes the skin supple MACADAMIA INTEGRIFOLIA SEED OIL - macadamia oil - nourishes the skin PEG-45/DODECYL GLYCOL COPOLYMER - Polyethylene glycol derivative - aids emulsion formation and improves product stability BAKUCHIOL - Bakuchiol - antimicrobial, antioxidant, skin conditioner PENTYLENE GLYCOL - Pentylene glycol - moisturises the skin. ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN - ethylhexylglycerol - skin conditioning ALLANTOIN - Allantoin - causes acceleration of cell building, cell formation or cell regeneration and soothes the skin. GLYCYRRHIZA GLABRA ( LICORICE) ROOT EXTRACT - liquorice extract - skin brightening, smoothing and soothing. Also improves the smell of the product. LECITHIN - Lecithin - skin nourishing, makes the skin smooth and supple and keeps it in good condition, enables the formation of emulsions. TOCOPHERYL ACETATE - Antioxidant - skin nourishing PANTHENOL - panthenol - regenerates and renews damaged skin, soothes and reduces inflammation, promotes cell growth CAPRYLYL GLYCOL - caprylyl glycol - nourishes the skin and makes it smooth and soft SERINE - amino acid - keeps the skin in good condition, improves the smell of the product UREA - urea - has keratolytic and anti-itching properties and moisturising effect GLYCERYL CAPRYLATE - glyceryl caprylate - enables the formation of emulsions, keeps the skin supple ASCORBYL PALMITATE - antioxidant - makes the product durable and improves the smell of the product LACTIC ACID - moisturising, skin caring, regulates / stabilises the pH-value of cosmetic products SODIUM L ACTATE - sodium salt of lactic acid - moisturising, helps remove dead skin cells from the skin surface MAGNESIUM SULFATE - Magnesium sulphate - increases or decreases viscosity (toughness) of product STEARIC ACID - Surfactant - emulsion stabilising, cleansing, refatting, perfuming DIETHYLAMINO HYDROXYBENZOYL HEXYL BENZOATE - diethylamino-hydroxybenzoyl-benzoic acid hexyl ester - protects the skin from UV radiation TOCOPHEROL - Vitamin E - antioxidant, skin caring, gives the product a pleasant fragrance TETRASODIUM GLUTAMATE DIACETATE - stabiliser - influences stability and quality of the product PHENYLPROPANOL - fragrance/solvent - improves the smell of the product SODIUM CHLORIDE - common salt - improves the smell of a product, swelling, viscosity control PARFUM (FRAGRANCE) - fragrance CITRIC ACID - citric acid - reduces horny skin, blackheads, acne scars, fine wrinkles, widens/deepen pores PROPYLENE CARBONATE - Propylene carbonate - Increases or decreases viscosity (toughness) of product SODIUM HYDROXIDE - Caustic soda - regulates and stabilises the pH of the product STEARALKONIUM HECTORITE - Stearalkonium Hectorite - money forming, increases or decreases the viscosity (toughness) of the product HYDROGENATED PALM GLYCERIDES CITRATE - esterification product with citric acid - makes the skin smooth and supple ETHYLHEXYL METHOXYCINNAMATE - Octinoxate - protects against UV radiation PHENOXYETHANOL - Phenoxyethanol - antimicrobial, protects the product from spoilage SODIUM SULFITE - Sodium sulphite - Antioxidant, preservative POTASSIUM SORBATE - potassium salt - protects the product from microbial spoilage and gives the product a pleasant smell SODIUM BENZOATE - sodium salt - protects the product from microbial spoilage and gives the product a pleasant smell BENZYL SALICYLATE - salicylic acid benzyl ester - protects the product from damage by UV light, improves the smell of the product LINALOOL - fragrance LIMONENE - fragrance ALPHA-ISOMETHYL IONONE - gamma methyl ionone - fragrance, skin conditioning

Content: 0.05 Liter (€699.80* / 1 Liter)

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