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Emollient

ISOLAURYL BEHENATE

Updated
78

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

About

A long-chain branched ester used as a rich, silky emollient — common in lipsticks and balms. Skin-friendly fatty-ester chemistry; main caveat is heaviness on acne-prone skin.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENTSKIN CONDITIONING

Skin benefits

  • Rich emollient with silky slip
  • Helps stick lipsticks and balms
  • Stable, oxidation-resistant
  • Skin-feel modifier

Known concerns

  • May feel heavy on oily skin
  • Limited cosmetic-specific dossier
  • Possible comedogenic for acne-prone

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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