A light emollient ester.
What it is
Neopentyl glycol dicaprylate/dicaprate is a mixed ester of neopentyl glycol with caprylic and capric acids. CosIng lists it as an emollient and skin-conditioning agent.
Where it is used
Used in creams, lotions, sun care products, makeup and cleansing 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.
The INCI name does not reveal whether the fatty acids are 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 (36)
- Revolution Superdewy Cushion Foundation · Revolution
- The Blush Stick Cream-to-Powder – Proud Rose · IsaDora
- The Blush Stick Cream-to-Powder – True Raspberry · IsaDora
- Fair/medium: Pillow Talk Beautifying Face Palette · Charlotte Tilbury
- Bronzer w sztyfcie – Stick Bronze Me (nr 01- 03) · Pierre René
- Pomadka do ust Satin Pure Lipstick nr 01-10 · Pierre René
- Kremowy błyszczyk · Eveline Cosmetics
- Kryjąco-nawilżający podkład & korektor, wersja mini · Eveline Cosmetics
- Kryjąco-nawilżający podkład & korektor · Eveline Cosmetics
- Iced Out Highlighter · Anastasia Beverly Hills
- #GRWSTICK – Shine · Pupa Milano
- Hair in Balance by ONLYBIO Emulsja odżywczo łagodząca do podrażnionej skóry głowy 125ml · ONLYBIO

