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Emollient

Isoamyl Laurate

Often labeled as: Eco-Silicone

The eco-certified, velvety ester.

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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

An ester made from isoamyl alcohol and lauric acid. It is an extremely light, non-greasy emollient that provides a powdery, velvety finish and helps dissolve UV filters.

๐Ÿ’– Why your skin loves it

Reduces the tackiness of heavy creams and leaves the skin feeling incredibly soft.

๐Ÿ’ก Pro Tip

100% natural origin and fully biodegradable.

โš–๏ธ Myth vs. Fact

The Myth

Because it contains lauric acid, it causes acne.

The Science

The esterification process removes the comedogenic properties of raw lauric acid.