Dipentaerythrityl Pentaisononanoate
A complex ester of dipentaerythritol and isononanoic acid used as a lightweight yet rich emollient that enhances the silky spreadability of creams and serums, distinct from the hexahydroxystearate, tetraisostearate, and other dipentaerythrityl esters already in the KB.
Benefits
- ✓Rich, silky emollient with good spreadability
- ✓Improves skin feel in rich creams and serums
No known watch-fors.
In depth
What it does
A complex ester of dipentaerythritol and isononanoic acid used as a lightweight yet rich emollient that enhances the silky spreadability of creams and serums, distinct from the hexahydroxystearate, tetraisostearate, and other dipentaerythrityl esters already in the KB. As an emollient ingredient, it is particularly valued for rich, silky emollient with good spreadability and improves skin feel in rich creams and serums.
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.
