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Emollient

Isocetyl Stearate

Often labeled as: Velvety Emollient

The heavy-duty, fast-absorbing ester.

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

๐Ÿ”ฌ How It Actually Works

A complex ester that acts as a profound skin-conditioning agent. It provides a rich, velvety feel to creams while absorbing remarkably fast into the skin.

๐Ÿ’– Why your skin loves it

Deeply conditions dry skin and improves product slip.

๐Ÿ’ก Pro Tip

Highly comedogenic. Avoid completely if you have acne-prone skin.

โš–๏ธ Myth vs. Fact

The Myth

It is a "natural" fatty acid.

The Science

It is a synthetic lipid engineered specifically for texture and spreadability.