Raffinose Isostearate
AKA “Sugar ester, Raffinose ester
Synthetic
Ingredient Facts
Raffinose isostearate
AKA: Sugar ester, Raffinose ester
Synthetic · Emollient · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived Synthetic
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Plant Oil
Synthetic
Clean
A natural plant-derived moisturizer that softens and conditions skin, helping it feel smooth and hydrated.
CAS #
1032182-34-5
Form
Liquid
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Functions
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Locks In Moisture
Traditional Use
A modern synthetic ingredient created by chemically combining raffinose (a natural sugar) with isostearic acid. Developed as a skin conditioning agent and emollient alternative to traditional plant oils.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
4
CIR
Insufficient
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not an Irritant
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USAunder review
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Verified Feb 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR