Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate
INCI: CETEARYL ETHYLHEXANOATE
An ester of cetearyl alcohol and 2-ethylhexanoic acid; a lightweight synthetic emollient widely used in creams and lotions for its pleasant, non-occlusive skin feel.
Benefits
- ✓Lightweight, non-greasy emollient feel
- ✓Improves spreadability and skin slip
No known watch-fors.
In depth
What it does
An ester of cetearyl alcohol and 2-ethylhexanoic acid; a lightweight synthetic emollient widely used in creams and lotions for its pleasant, non-occlusive skin feel. As an emollient ingredient, it is particularly valued for lightweight, non-greasy emollient feel and improves spreadability and skin slip.
Skin type guide
Best suited to normal, dry, or combination skin. Lightweight emollients work for oily skin too — richer ones are best reserved for dry and very dry skin types.
How to use it
Works best as a later step in your routine, after water-based serums and treatments. Emollients help seal in earlier layers, so their placement matters — put lighter textures on first.