Diisobutyl Adipate
What Diisobutyl Adipate is & what it does
Diisobutyl Adipate is a synthetic ester of adipic acid and isobutyl alcohol. In skincare and sunscreen formulas it acts as an emollient and solvent, giving a light, non-greasy skin feel and helping dissolve other ingredients such as UV filters. Its quick-spreading, lightweight texture is its most notable property.
What does Diisobutyl Adipate do in skincare?
Diisobutyl Adipate is used as an emollient and solvent in skincare and sunscreen formulas. It gives a light, non-greasy skin feel and helps dissolve other ingredients, including UV filters. Its quick-spreading texture makes products feel lightweight.
Is Diisobutyl Adipate comedogenic?
Diisobutyl Adipate is a lightweight synthetic ester often chosen for its non-greasy feel, and it is not generally singled out as highly pore-clogging. Individual responses and the overall formula still matter. Patch testing a new product is a reasonable precaution if you are prone to breakouts.
Is Diisobutyl Adipate natural or synthetic?
Diisobutyl Adipate is a synthetic ingredient, an ester produced from adipic acid and isobutyl alcohol. It is manufactured to deliver a consistent, light emollient feel. It is not derived directly from plants or animals.
Sunscreens with Diisobutyl Adipate
We rate 10 sunscreens that contain it:
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RETURNU Deep Comfort Ampoule Sunscreen SPF 50+ PA++++
95/100
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Arencia Deep Water Surge Sun Serum SPF 50+ PA++++
95/100
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Smuuti Skin Watermelon Sun Cream SPF50+ Pa++++
94/100
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VT Cica Essence Sun SPF 50+ / Pa++++
92/100
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Shingmulnara White Rice Bright Tone Up Moisture Sun Cream
81/100
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NON SUN SPF 50 Extreme Block
81/100
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Cell Skin Bloquearor Spf 55
81/100
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Stay Well Aloe Essence Sun Cream SPF50+ Waterproof
74/100
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StriVectin Full Screen Spf 30 100% Mineral Vanishing Tint
69/100
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StriVectin Advanced Spf Full Screen Broad Spectrum Spf 30
66/100