Acetamidoethoxyethanol
What Acetamidoethoxyethanol is & what it does
Acetamidoethoxyethanol is a small synthetic amide-alcohol compound used in cosmetic formulas. It is generally used as a humectant and skin-conditioning agent, helping attract and hold water in the formula and on the skin surface. It typically functions as a supporting ingredient in the water phase. It is not a UV filter and does not contribute sun protection.
What is Acetamidoethoxyethanol?
It is a small synthetic amide-alcohol compound used in cosmetic formulas. It is commonly used as a humectant and skin-conditioning agent.
What does Acetamidoethoxyethanol do in skincare?
It helps attract and hold water in the formula and on the skin surface, acting as a supporting hydrating ingredient. It is not a UV filter.
Is Acetamidoethoxyethanol safe?
It is generally considered safe at the levels used in cosmetics, and no specific concern is flagged here. It functions mainly as a moisture-binding additive.
Sunscreens with Acetamidoethoxyethanol
We rate 3 sunscreens that contain it:
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SENTÉ Invisible Shield Full Physical Spf 52 Tinted
83/100
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SENTÉ Invisible Shield SPF 49 Untinted
82/100
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Kilig Urban Face Control Sebum Control Day Cream SPF 15
64/100