Dipentaerythrityl Hexa C5-9 Acid Esters
What Dipentaerythrityl Hexa C5-9 Acid Esters is & what it does
Dipentaerythrityl Hexa C5-9 Acid Esters is a multi-armed ester made by esterifying dipentaerythritol with a blend of short-chain fatty acids. It acts as an emollient and texture enhancer, giving a cushiony, slightly tacky feel that improves the wear and water resistance of color cosmetics and sunscreens. Its branched structure helps suspend pigments and create long-lasting, transfer-resistant films. It is not a UV filter.
What is Dipentaerythrityl Hexa C5-9 Acid Esters?
It is a multi-armed ester made by combining dipentaerythritol with short-chain fatty acids, used as an emollient and texture enhancer.
What does it do in sunscreen and makeup?
It improves wear and water resistance, helps suspend pigments, and creates long-lasting, transfer-resistant films. It is not a UV filter.
Is Dipentaerythrityl Hexa C5-9 Acid Esters safe?
As a cosmetic ester emollient, it is generally considered safe and well tolerated.
Sunscreens with Dipentaerythrityl Hexa C5-9 Acid Esters
We rate 4 sunscreens that contain it:
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Azio Beauty Age Defy Tinted SPF Perfector
87/100
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Medicube Collagen Firming Sun Cream
73/100
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Kaila Beaute 2-in-1 Cushion SPF 50+ Pa+++
71/100
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Somethinc Copy Paste Breathable Mesh Cushion Spf 33 Pa++
69/100