Emollient ingredient

Ethylhexyl Cocoate

An ester of coconut fatty acids and 2-ethylhexanol used as a lightweight emollient with good skin-feel.

Also known as: 2-ethylhexyl cocoate

emollient

Benefits

  • Light, non-greasy emollient feel
  • Improves spreadability of creams and serums

No known watch-fors.

In depth

What it does

An ester of coconut fatty acids and 2-ethylhexanol used as a lightweight emollient with good skin-feel. As an emollient ingredient, it is particularly valued for light, non-greasy emollient feel and improves spreadability of 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.

At a glance
CategoryEmollient
IrritancyLow
Beginner-friendlyYes
Pregnancy safeYes
In your routine

Generally well-tolerated and easy to layer.

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