Amylopectin
What Amylopectin is & what it does
Amylopectin is a branched polysaccharide that is one of the two main components of natural starch, alongside amylose. In cosmetic and sunscreen formulas it is used as a binder, thickener, and absorbent that can soften texture and reduce greasy feel. A notable property is its ability to absorb oil and impart a soft, powdery, mattifying finish to the skin.
What does Amylopectin do in skincare?
Amylopectin works as a binder, thickener, and absorbent in cosmetic formulas. A branched component of natural starch, it can absorb oil and leave a soft, powdery, mattifying finish. It is often used to refine texture and reduce greasy feel.
Is Amylopectin comedogenic?
Amylopectin is a starch-derived polysaccharide and is not generally flagged as a notably comedogenic ingredient. As an oil absorber it is more often associated with a mattifying effect. If your skin reacts to starch powders, patch testing the product is reasonable.
Is Amylopectin natural or synthetic?
Amylopectin is natural in origin, occurring as one of the two main components of plant starch. It is typically obtained from starch sources such as corn or other grains. It may be purified or modified for cosmetic use.
Sunscreens with Amylopectin
We rate 11 sunscreens that contain it, showing the top 10 by overall score:
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Purito Daily Soft Touch Sunscreen SPF 50+
96/100
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Maharis Skin Care Sun Defense Spf 50 Pa ++
71/100
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Badger Face Mineral Sunscreen - SPF 30
71/100
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Surebase Suncream
70/100
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Ginza Invisible Sunnydays UV Shield Sunscreen Gel SPF 45 Pa+++
70/100
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Murad Superactive Moisturizer SPF 50: Mattifying Oil + Pore Control
63/100
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Dermies Clear Me Acne Smooth Sunscreen SPF 30 Pa++
63/100
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Votre Peau Daily Facial Sun Shield SPF 50 Pa ++
56/100
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bareMinerals Original Liquid Mineral Foundation Broad Spectrum SPF 20
49/100
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Skinmurch Cloud Skin Suncare SPF 35 Pa+++
49/100