Phenoxyethyl Caprylate
An ester emollient derived from phenoxyethanol and caprylic acid that functions as a skin conditioner and solvent in cosmetic formulations.
Benefits
- ✓Provides emollient properties that soften skin
- ✓Enhances product texture and feel
- ✓Acts as a solvent for other ingredients
No known watch-fors.
In depth
What it does
An ester emollient derived from phenoxyethanol and caprylic acid that functions as a skin conditioner and solvent in cosmetic formulations. As an emollient ingredient, it is particularly valued for provides emollient properties that soften skin, enhances product texture and feel, and acts as a solvent for other ingredients.
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.
