Emollient ingredient
Lauryl Laurate
An ester of lauryl alcohol and lauric acid used as a lightweight emollient and skin-conditioning agent.
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Benefits
- ✓Lightweight emollient that smooths skin without greasy feel
- ✓Improves spreadability of formulas
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In depth
What it does
An ester of lauryl alcohol and lauric acid used as a lightweight emollient and skin-conditioning agent. As an emollient ingredient, it is particularly valued for lightweight emollient that smooths skin without greasy feel and improves spreadability of formulas.
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.