Trihydroxystearin
AKA “CUTINA BW, Glyceryl tri(12-hydroxystearate), NSC-2389, Octadecanoic acid, 3-propanetriyl ester, 3-propanetriyl) ester”
Synthetic
Ingredient Facts
Trihydroxystearin
AKA: CUTINA BW, Glyceryl tri(12-hydroxystearate), NSC-2389, Octadecanoic acid, 3-propanetriyl ester, 3-propanetriyl) ester
Synthetic · Thickener · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Skin Conditioner
Synthetic
Clean
A plant-derived thickener that conditions and smooths, helping create a luxurious texture while nourishing skin and hair.
Formula
C57H110O9
Mol. Weight
939.50
CAS #
139-44-6
Form
Powder
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Functions
Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Thickener
Controls Viscosity
Controls product thickness
Traditional Use
CAS number for Cholesterol, a naturally occurring lipid found in animal sources. Used historically in creams and moisturizers as a skin barrier strengthener.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Glowy Super Skin Tint Foundation
Saie
Glow Sculpt™
Saie
Slip Tint™ Radiant All-Over Concealer
Saie
Concealer Brush Duo
Saie
Super Skin Duo
Saie
The Slip Tint™ Family
Saie
Slip Tint™ Undetectable Baked Setting Powder
Saie
Wet Stick
Kosas
Soulgazer
Kosas
Balmy Gloss Tinted Lip Oil
ILIA Beauty
Super Loaded Tinted Highlight - Peau de Santé
Westman Atelier
Super Loaded Tinted Highlight - Peau de Soleil
Westman Atelier
Super Loaded Tinted Highlight - Peau de Peony
Westman Atelier
Super Loaded Tinted Highlight - Peau de Rosé
Westman Atelier
Liquid Super Loaded Tinted Highlight - Peau de Pêche
Westman Atelier
Super Loaded Tinted Highlight - Peau de Pêche
Westman Atelier
Liquid Super Loaded Tinted Highlight - Peau de Rosé
Westman Atelier
Jillian Dempsey Lip Gloss
Jillian Dempsey
GetSet® Matte Powder Blush
Tower 28 Beauty
GetSet® Pressed Powder
Tower 28 Beauty
Toni Bravo GetSet® Matte Powder Blush
Tower 28 Beauty
LipFuel Lip Balm
Kosas
Plump + Juicy Lip Booster
Kosas
Wet Lip Oil Gloss
Kosas
Aim High Highlighter Stick
LYS Beauty
Higher Standard Cream Glow Blush Stick
LYS Beauty
No Limits Cream Bronzer Stick
LYS Beauty
Speak Love Lip-Plumping Glossy Lip Balm
LYS Beauty
Speak Love Moisture Matte Lipstick
LYS Beauty
Triple Fix Blurring Skin Tint Foundation Stick
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True Enlightenment Soft Focus Skin Finishing Powder
LYS Beauty
Custom Blush
Finding Ferdinand
Tender Blush
Finding Ferdinand
Verified Feb 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR