Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate
An ester of octyldodecanol and neopentanoic acid used as a lightweight emollient, common in sunscreen and color cosmetic formulas.
Benefits
- ✓Light, silky emollient feel
- ✓Enhances spreadability of sunscreens and creams
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In depth
What it does
An ester of octyldodecanol and neopentanoic acid used as a lightweight emollient, common in sunscreen and color cosmetic formulas. As an emollient ingredient, it is particularly valued for light, silky emollient feel and enhances spreadability of sunscreens and creams.
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.