🎯 At a Glance
🔬 How It Actually Works
A synthetic mixture of esters. It is highly valued for its ability to dissolve heavy, chalky UV filters and provide a completely weightless, silky feel to the skin without greasiness.
💖 Why your skin loves it
Ensures mineral sunscreens apply smoothly and leaves the skin feeling conditioned.
💡 Pro Tip
A staple in high-end Korean sunscreens and liquid foundations.
⚖️ Myth vs. Fact
The Myth
It is a harsh stripping solvent.
The Science
It is an esterified lipid; it moisturizes and conditions rather than acting as a stripping solvent.