๐ฏ At a Glance
๐ฌ How It Actually Works
A highly spreading emollient and solvent. It removes the tacky, sticky feeling from heavy moisturizers and sunscreens, leaving a silky finish.
๐ Why your skin loves it
Improves product spreadability and reduces greasiness.
๐ก Pro Tip
Makes cheap sunscreens feel like luxury products.
โ๏ธ Myth vs. Fact
The Myth
It is a drying alcohol.
The Science
It is an ester that acts as a skin-softening emollient.