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Emollient

Dicaprylyl Carbonate

Often labeled as: Dry Emollient

The fast-spreading ester that feels like powder.

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Overall Safety Safe
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Pregnancy Safety Safe
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Comedogenic (0-5) 1 / 5
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Irritancy (0-5) 0 / 5

๐Ÿ”ฌ How It Actually Works

A plant-derived synthetic ester. It is a "dry" emollient, meaning it moisturizes the skin but leaves a velvety, completely non-greasy, matte finish.

๐Ÿ’– Why your skin loves it

Moisturizes oily skin types elegantly and improves the texture of heavy sunscreens.

๐Ÿ’ก Pro Tip

A perfect alternative to silicones for "clean beauty" brands.

โš–๏ธ Myth vs. Fact

The Myth

It dries out the skin because of the matte finish.

The Science

It is a true lipid that moisturizes; it simply absorbs so fast it leaves no oily residue.

๐Ÿงด Formulations featuring Dicaprylyl Carbonate