Ingredient
Hexyldecyl Ethylhexanoate
Hexyldecyl 2-Ethylhexanoate
What it is
A lightweight synthetic ester emollient that gives facial oils and moisturizers a silky, fast-absorbing, non-greasy finish.
How it works
Spreads readily across the skin to fill in surface irregularities in the outer skin layer and reduce transepidermal water loss, without the heaviness of thicker occlusive oils.
What it does
Emollient
Solvent
Skin conditioning
Concerns to know
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Well tolerated
No significant safety concern is reported for this ingredient as used in cosmetics.