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Emollient

Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate

Often labeled as: Silky Skin Smoother

The cushiony, high-slip emollient.

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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 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.

๐Ÿ’– Why your skin loves it

Improves spreadability, leaves a soft-focus finish, and protects the barrier.

๐Ÿ’ก Pro Tip

A massive staple in high-end cream foundations and luxury moisturizers.

โš–๏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.