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Glyceryl Behenate/Eicosadioate

What Glyceryl Behenate/Eicosadioate is & what it does

A waxy ester of glycerin and behenic acid, a long-chain fatty acid, used to thicken and stabilize creams. In a sunscreen it adds body and helps hold the emulsion together, giving a smooth, structured texture. It also conditions the skin surface with a light, non-greasy emollient feel.

What does Glyceryl Behenate/Eicosadioate do in skincare?

Glyceryl Behenate/Eicosadioate is an ester used mainly as an emollient and texture or viscosity agent. In skincare and sunscreen formulas it helps give a smooth, conditioned feel and can thicken or stabilize the product. It functions as a formulation aid rather than an active.

Is Glyceryl Behenate/Eicosadioate comedogenic?

There is limited public data rating this specific ester for comedogenicity, so a firm rating is hard to give. Whether any emollient contributes to clogged pores depends on the overall formula and your skin type. Patch testing a new product is a practical way to gauge personal tolerance.

Is Glyceryl Behenate/Eicosadioate vegan?

Its vegan status depends on the source of the fatty acids used to make it, which can be plant-derived or, less commonly, animal-derived. Many modern suppliers use plant sources such as vegetable oils. A brand's own labeling or certification is the most reliable way to confirm vegan status.

Sunscreens with Glyceryl Behenate/Eicosadioate

We rate 16 sunscreens that contain it, showing the top 10 by overall score:

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