A light, fast-spreading emollient.
What it is
Dicaprylyl carbonate is an ester of carbonic acid and caprylyl alcohol. It gives a dry, silky feel and is often used as an alternative to volatile silicones.
Where it is used
Found in creams, sunscreens, make-up removers and body oils.
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.
Its feel on the skin depends on the rest of the formula.
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 (644)
- Skin Illusion All-In-One Concealer · Clarins
- Sunscreen Cream SPF 50 · Bobai
- Edelweiss Bouncy Sleeping Mask · The Body Shop
- XX Revolution Skin Blur Soft Focus Skin Tint · Revolution
- Revolution Body Veil Face & Body Foundation · Revolution
- I Heart Revolution Juicy Heart Lip Serum Grapefruit Pink · Revolution
- Revolution Pro Miracle Night Cream · Revolution
- Max Factor Miracle Pure Skin Reset 2w1 Podkład Serum · Max Factor
- Podkład Facefitniy All Day Flawless 3w1 · Max Factor
- Korektor Miracle Pure · Max Factor
- Korektor Facefinity Multi-Perfector · Max Factor
- Korektor Facefinity All Day Flawless · Max Factor

