Di
Dipentaerythrityl Hexahydroxystearate
Dipentaerythrityl Hexahydroxystearate · Dipentaerythrityl Hexahydroxystearate/Hexastearate/HexarosinateBarrier
A thick, cushiony oil that holds pigments, adds shine and gives balms and oil-based makeup their structure.
What it does
It’s a thick, cushiony ingredient that softens skin, holds pigments evenly, adds shine and helps give balms and oil-based makeup their body. It’s there for texture, not to change your skin.
The EU’s ingredient database lists it as an emulsifier (helps oil and water mix) and a thickener (controls how thick the product is).European Commission, CosIng (© European Union, CC BY 4.0) · uses put in plain words by Drop ↗
Browse all 1238 ingredients — grouped by what they do, each with whatever evidence we can cite.
This page is public so a shared ingredient card always has its sources behind it — and so you can check them without an account.
Want more like this?
Every evidence-based flag cites its source, Drop tells you when your routine is complete, and it helps you simplify — instead of selling you more. The app launches on iOS and Android in October 2026. Rate my routine works today at /rate — no sign-in.