Tridecyl Trimellitate

Summary

Tridecyl Trimellitate is a trialkyl trimellitate ester functioning as a skin-conditioning agent and emollient, adding slip and a non-tacky glide. It appears in 32 products in our range.

About

On an ingredient list it is written as Tridecyl Trimellitate. It is synthetic (trialkyl trimellitate ester).

In the Formula

It is an emollient. It carries pigment, softens the feel of the film, and keeps the formula from sitting dry on the skin. Formally it is classed as skin-conditioning agent / emollient (trialkyl trimellitate ester).

The Evidence

Its safety for cosmetic use has been assessed by the expert panel review Safety Assessment of Trialkyl Trimellitates as Used in Cosmetics (Fiume MM, 2024, Int J Toxicol, PMID 38158838). We cite what the ingredient is assessed for, not what a finished product was claimed to do.

Honest Limits

Tridecyl Trimellitate does its job inside the formula. It is not an active, and nothing on this page should be read as a treatment claim.

Where we use it

• Gel Eyeliner Color Rich Black Long Lasting Precision Tip For Pros
• Color Rich Pro Line Gel Eyeliner Brown For Bold Look Precision Tip
• Lip Gloss Liquid Bare Shine Long Lasting Brilliance For Everyday Glam
• Lip Gloss Illumination For Beauty Enthusiasts Fuller Lips Shine
• Lip Gloss Chestnut Illuminates Lips With Brilliant Shine Glam Lovers
• Lip Gloss Clear Illuminating Shine For All Women Everyday Glow
• Lip Gloss Coco Full Shine Long Wear For Bold Lip Lovers
• Lip Gloss Liquid Coral Illumination Fuller Lips Shine Makeup Lovers

And 24 more.