An ester of myristyl alcohol and lactic acid, used as an emollient.
What it is
Myristyl lactate is tetradecyl lactate, the ester of myristyl alcohol (a C14 fatty alcohol) and lactic acid. CosIng lists it as an emollient and skin-conditioning ingredient.
Where it is used
Found in creams, lotions, lip products and makeup.
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 label does not show the amount used.
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 (27)
- The High Impact Eyeliner – Sincere White · IsaDora
- The High Impact Eyeliner – Energetic Yellow · IsaDora
- The High Impact Eyeliner – Unapologetic Pink · IsaDora
- The High Impact Eyeliner – Confident Purple · IsaDora
- The High Impact Eyeliner – Electric Blue · IsaDora
- The High Impact Eyeliner – Harmony Green · IsaDora
- The High Impact Eyeliner – Honest Teal · IsaDora
- The Gleam Eyeshadow Stick Longwear & Water-Resistant – Denim Steel · IsaDora
- The High Impact Eyeliner – Power Burgundy · IsaDora
- The Gleam Eyeshadow Stick Longwear & Water-Resistant – Mauve Brown · IsaDora
- The High Impact Eyeliner – Grounded Brown · IsaDora
- The Gleam Eyeshadow Stick Longwear & Water-Resistant – Sandstone · IsaDora