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Emollient

C12-15 Alkyl Ethylhexanoate

Often labeled as: Dry Emollient Ester

The ultra-light, dry-touch lipid.

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Overall Safety Safe
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Pregnancy Safety Safe
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Comedogenic (0-5) 0 / 5
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Irritancy (0-5) 0 / 5

๐Ÿ”ฌ How It Actually Works

A highly advanced synthetic ester. It provides an exceptionally light, dry, powdery finish to the skin, acting as a brilliant alternative to volatile silicones in clean-beauty formulas.

๐Ÿ’– Why your skin loves it

Improves formula spreadability, leaves zero shine, and moisturizes weightlessly.

๐Ÿ’ก Pro Tip

A fantastic skin-conditioning agent for oily profiles.

โš–๏ธ Myth vs. Fact

The Myth

It dries out the skin because of the powdery finish.

The Science

It is a true lipid (fat) that moisturizes; it simply lacks the heavy, shiny residue of traditional oils.