An ester of arachidyl alcohol and propionic acid, used as an emollient.
What it is
Arachidyl propionate is icosanyl propionate, the ester of arachidyl alcohol (a C20 fatty alcohol) and propionic acid. CosIng lists it as an emollient and skin-conditioning ingredient.
Where it is used
Appears on the ingredient lists of a small number of products, such as makeup and skin care products.
Limits of interpretation
The INCI list shows which ingredients are present, not how much of each. Above 1%, ingredients are listed in descending order of weight; below 1% the order is free.
The INCI name does not reveal whether the fatty alcohol is of plant or synthetic origin.
Functions
- Skin conditioning – emollient
- Acting as lubricants on the skin surface providing the skin with a soft and smooth appearance.
- Skin conditioning
- Maintaining the skin in good condition.
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.
Products with this ingredient (4)
- Transparentny błyszczyk do ust Glossy Effect Lipgloss · NEONAIL
- Hialuronowy Mikrozastrzyk DUO FORTE Krem wypełniający zmarszczki mimiczne na dzień i na noc, 40+ · Soraya
- LUXURY NEOCOLLAGEN Kolagenowy krem-maska do silnej regeneracji skóry i spłycania zmarszczek na noc · Dermika
- Ideal Effect 40+ Krem wygładzająco-ujędrniający · Soraya