Cholesteryl Macadamiate
What Cholesteryl Macadamiate is & what it does
Cholesteryl Macadamiate is an ester formed from cholesterol and the fatty acids of macadamia nut oil, making it a skin-friendly lipid. In skincare and sunscreens it acts as an emollient and skin conditioning agent that helps soften skin and improve a product's glide and texture. A notable property is that it mimics components of the skin's own lipid barrier, which can give formulas a rich, cushiony feel.
What does Cholesteryl Macadamiate do in skincare?
It works as an emollient and skin conditioning agent. Built from cholesterol and macadamia oil fatty acids, it helps soften the skin and improves a product's slip and texture. It can give creams and sunscreens a rich, cushiony feel.
Is Cholesteryl Macadamiate comedogenic?
There is no strong evidence that it is highly pore-clogging, but as a rich lipid ester individual responses can vary. People who are acne-prone and notice congestion from heavier emollients may want to patch test. Overall formula and concentration also affect how a product behaves on the skin.
Is Cholesteryl Macadamiate vegan?
It depends on the source of the cholesterol portion, which can be derived from animal sources or produced from plant or synthetic sources. The macadamia-derived part is plant-based. To confirm vegan status you would need to check with the specific brand or supplier.
Sunscreens with Cholesteryl Macadamiate
We rate 6 sunscreens that contain it:
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Cell Fusion C Cure Sunscreen 100 Spf 50+ / Pa++++
82/100
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Cell Fusion C Stick Sunscreen 100 SPF 50+
76/100
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Cell Fusion C Laser Sunscreen 100 Spf 50+/Pa+++
74/100
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Cell Fusion C Toning Sunscreen 100 SPF 50+/pa++++
73/100
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Cell Fusion C Expert Rejuve Sunscreen 100 SPF 50+ PA++++
72/100
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Cell Fusion C Clear Sunscreen 100 SPF 48/pa+++
49/100