An emollient ester.
What it is
Ethylhexyl palmitate is an ester of 2-ethylhexanol and palmitic acid. It is a light, non-greasy emollient and a solvent for pigments.
Where it is used
Found in makeup, creams, sunscreens and hair 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.
Functions
- Skin conditioning – emollient
- Acting as lubricants on the skin surface providing the skin with a soft and smooth appearance.
- Perfuming
- Used for perfume and aromatic raw materials.
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.
Products with this ingredient (668)
- Aloe Soothing Cream Cleanser · The Body Shop
- Black Musk Body Lotion · The Body Shop
- Vitamin E Cream Cleanser · The Body Shop
- Aurora Shimmer Body Mist · The Body Shop
- British Rose Body Butter · The Body Shop
- XX Revolution Skin Blur Soft Focus Skin Tint · Revolution
- XX Revolution Glow Skin FauXXdation Foundation · Revolution
- XX Revolution ConcealXX Super FiXX Concealer · Revolution
- Revolution Pro CC Cream Perfecting Foundation SPF30 · Revolution
- Revolution Pout Lip Oil With Charm · Revolution
- Revolution Pout Lip Gloss Stick · Revolution
- Revolution Colour Filter Correcting Concealer · Revolution