Isopropyl esters
Allowed
Isopropyl Myristate · Isopropyl Palmitate · Isopropyl Isostearate · Isopropyl Lanolate · Isocetyl Stearate · Ethylhexyl Palmitate · Decyl Oleate · Butyl Stearate · Myristyl Myristate · Octyldodecyl Myristate
Synthetic emollient esters that give products a silky, fast-spreading slip.
- What it does
- Feel & finish, Emollient & barrier
- Our take
- The most reliably pore-clogging group on the whole comedogenic list, and unlike the plant butters there's no real argument for them. They exist to improve texture. If you break out and can't work out from what, look for these.
- Suitable from
- Middle aged, 40+
- Can it clog pores
- High. We flag it for anyone whose skin congests easily. This flag is for the face only, it does not apply to body, hair or home care.
- Instead try
- Squalane, caprylic/capric triglyceride or jojoba esters give similar slip without the flag.
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What we read
- Comedogenicity literature · reviewed Sep 2026
Every other ingredient, with the same treatment.
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