Caprylyl Caprylate/Caprate
What Caprylyl Caprylate/Caprate is & what it does
A light, coconut-derived emollient with a dry, silky finish, used as a gentle silicone alternative. It softens skin and improves spread.
What does Caprylyl Caprylate/Caprate do in skincare?
Caprylyl Caprylate/Caprate is a lightweight emollient ester used to soften and condition the skin. It gives formulas a silky, dry-touch finish and is often used as a natural-feeling alternative to silicones. In sunscreens and lotions it can also improve spreadability and the overall skin feel.
Is Caprylyl Caprylate/Caprate natural or synthetic?
Caprylyl Caprylate/Caprate is usually made from plant-derived raw materials, such as coconut or other vegetable-sourced fatty acids and alcohols. The finished ester itself is produced through a processing step, so it is best described as a naturally derived but processed ingredient. The exact sourcing can vary by manufacturer.
Does Caprylyl Caprylate/Caprate clog pores?
Caprylyl Caprylate/Caprate is generally regarded as a light emollient with a low likelihood of clogging pores for most people, though individual responses vary. Comedogenicity depends heavily on the full formula and your own skin. If you are very acne-prone, patch testing a new product is a sensible step.
Sunscreens with Caprylyl Caprylate/Caprate
We rate 19 sunscreens that contain it, showing the top 10 by overall score:
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Riemann P20 Hyperpigmentation Defense SPF 50+
96/100
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Ceramol Sun Ak Barrier SPF 50+ (new Formula Water Resistant)
94/100
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Riemann P20 Urban Shield SPF 50+
94/100
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Riemann P20 Sensitive Face SPF 50+
94/100
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Riemann P20 Sensitive Face SPF50+ Suncream
94/100
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P20 Riemann Sunscreen Spray SPF 20
91/100
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amicafarmacia Crema Viso Texture Leggera 30 SPF
81/100
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bareMinerals Prep Step Spf 50
80/100
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Tropic skincare Skin Shade Tinted Facial Sun Cream
76/100
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Tropic Skin Shade Sun Cream
75/100