๐ฏ At a Glance
๐ฌ How It Actually Works
A synthetic ester that provides an incredibly luxurious, cushiony, and silky feel to the skin. It acts as an elite skin-conditioning agent and UV filter solvent.
๐ Why your skin loves it
Improves spreadability, leaves a soft-focus finish, and protects the barrier.
๐ก Pro Tip
A massive staple in high-end cream foundations and luxury moisturizers.
โ๏ธ Myth vs. Fact
The Myth
Synthetic esters are bad for the skin.
The Science
They are highly stable lipids that actively condition and protect the stratum corneum.