Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate
What Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate is & what it does
A light emollient ester with a dry, smooth slip that improves spreadability and softens skin. It refines the feel of richer sunscreen bases.
Is Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate safe?
Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate is an emollient ester widely used in cosmetics and is generally considered safe and well tolerated. It is designed to remain on the skin surface, where it improves softness and spread. Patch testing a new product is sensible for very sensitive skin.
What does Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate do in skincare?
It acts as an emollient and skin-conditioning agent. In creams, lotions, and sunscreens it gives a smooth, silky slip, helping the product spread easily and leaving a soft, non-greasy after-feel. It also helps dissolve and carry other oil-soluble ingredients.
Does Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate clog pores?
Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate is generally regarded as a light, fast-spreading emollient that is less heavy than many plant oils. As with any emollient, individual skin can react differently, so those very prone to congestion may wish to observe how their skin responds. It is not widely flagged as a strongly pore-clogging ingredient.
Sunscreens with Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate
We rate 46 sunscreens that contain it, showing the top 10 by overall score:
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Belotti Bloqueador Solar Face 60 SPF
88/100
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Faaborg Pharma Ultimate Face Cream – Day SPF 20
88/100
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ISDIN Gel Cream Wet Skin SPF 50
83/100
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Topicrem MELA Unifying Ultra-Moisturizing Milk SPF 15
82/100
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Afrodita Sun Care Extra Sensitive Facial Sunscreen SPF 50
82/100
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TonyMoly UV Masters Kids & Mom Sun Lotion, SPF 50+, Pa++++
82/100
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Felice UV Protector SPF 30
81/100
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Matsukiyo Kose Recipeo Moist UV Milk SPF 50+ /PA+++
78/100
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Recamier Tanga Protect-o-sol. Bloqueador En Crema SPF 50
78/100
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TonyMoly UV Master Tone Up Sun Cream SPF 50+ Pa++++
78/100