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Emollient

Dicaprylyl Ether

Often labeled as: Dry Emollient

The ultra-light, velvety skin smoother.

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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 ether that acts as a fast-spreading, dry emollient. It gives products a powdery, matte finish and absorbs almost instantly.

๐Ÿ’– Why your skin loves it

Moisturizes weightlessly and improves the spreadability of sunscreens.

๐Ÿ’ก Pro Tip

A perfect ingredient to counter the heavy, greasy feel of UV filters.

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 the stratum corneum.