Butyl Avocadate
What Butyl Avocadate is & what it does
Butyl Avocadate is the butyl ester of avocado-derived fatty acids, used as an emollient and skin-conditioning agent. In skincare and sunscreen formulas it softens and smooths the skin surface and can improve spreadability of the product. It is sometimes promoted for soothing-oriented claims linked to avocado-derived unsaponifiables.
What does Butyl Avocadate do in skincare?
Butyl Avocadate is used as an emollient and skin-conditioning agent, softening and smoothing the skin surface. In skincare and sunscreen formulas it can also improve spreadability. It is derived from avocado fatty acids and is sometimes linked to soothing-oriented claims.
Is Butyl Avocadate comedogenic?
There is limited public comedogenicity data specific to Butyl Avocadate, so it is hard to assign a firm rating. As an avocado-derived ester, very acne-prone skin may prefer to patch test first. Overall comedogenicity also depends on the full formula and usage level.
Is Butyl Avocadate natural or synthetic?
Butyl Avocadate is naturally derived, made from avocado-derived fatty acids that are esterified with butyl alcohol. The starting material is botanical, but chemical processing is involved in making the ester. So it is best described as naturally derived rather than raw natural.
Sunscreens with Butyl Avocadate
We rate 7 sunscreens that contain it:
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Hada Labo Air Aqua Uv - Fresh Spf 50/ Pa+++
84/100
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Ivatherm Aquafil Hydra Light SPF 30
82/100
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aviance UV Expert Gluta Orange Multi Defense & Protection SPF 50+ Pa++++
80/100
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ISIS PHARMA Uveblock Clean Derm SPF 30 Cream
67/100
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Murad Oil Control Mattifier Spf45
64/100
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Murad Superactive Moisturizer SPF 50: Mattifying Oil + Pore Control
63/100
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Bobbi Brown Weightless Skin Oil-controlling Foundation SPF 15
49/100