Di-C12-13 Alkyl Malate
What Di-C12-13 Alkyl Malate is & what it does
Di-C12-13 Alkyl Malate is a synthetic ester formed from malic acid and fatty alcohols with 12 to 13 carbons. In sunscreens and skincare it works as an emollient and texture agent, giving formulas a smooth, cushiony slip and a non-greasy skin feel. It also helps spread other ingredients evenly across the skin, which can improve the cosmetic elegance of a sunscreen layer.
What does Di-C12-13 Alkyl Malate do in skincare?
Di-C12-13 Alkyl Malate works as an emollient and texture enhancer. It gives creams and sunscreens a smooth, light slip and helps the product spread evenly without feeling greasy. It is mainly there to improve how a formula feels and applies rather than to treat the skin.
Is Di-C12-13 Alkyl Malate natural or synthetic?
Di-C12-13 Alkyl Malate is a synthetic ester, made by combining malic acid with fatty alcohols. While the starting materials can be plant or bio-derived, the final ingredient is produced through a controlled chemical reaction. It is best described as a synthetic, cosmetic-grade ingredient.
Is Di-C12-13 Alkyl Malate comedogenic?
There is limited public data specifically rating Di-C12-13 Alkyl Malate for pore-clogging potential. As a lightweight ester it is generally chosen for a non-greasy feel, but individual reactions can vary. If you are acne-prone, you may want to patch test products containing it.
Sunscreens with Di-C12-13 Alkyl Malate
We rate 8 sunscreens that contain it:
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SE:RESKIN SPF 50+ Protect + Vit. C
77/100
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Floslek Snake Modeling Cream SPF 20
75/100
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Revuele Hydra Therapy Intense Moisturising Day Cream SPF 15
74/100
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Skin Republic Collagen 2% + SPF 15 Serum
73/100
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Revox Just Daily Sun Shield SPF 50
72/100
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Revuele Hydralift Hyaluron Day Cream-Fluid SPF 15
71/100
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Dermoskin Ultra Face Protection Sun Screen Gel Cream SPF 97
69/100
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Dermoskin Sun Protection Cream
61/100