Hexyldecyl Stearate
What Hexyldecyl Stearate is & what it does
Hexyldecyl Stearate is an emollient ester formed from a branched fatty alcohol (hexyldecanol) and stearic acid. It works as a skin-conditioning and texture agent, giving formulas a light, non-greasy slip and helping spread other ingredients evenly across the skin. Because it is a liquid-feeling ester rather than a heavy wax, it is often used in sunscreens and creams to improve glide without a tacky residue. No specific concerns are flagged for it here.
What is Hexyldecyl Stearate?
It is an emollient ester made from a branched fatty alcohol and stearic acid. It is used to soften skin and improve the feel of a formula.
What does Hexyldecyl Stearate do in skincare?
It acts as a skin-conditioning and texture agent, giving a light, non-greasy slip and helping other ingredients spread evenly. It is often used in sunscreens and creams to improve glide.
Is Hexyldecyl Stearate comedogenic?
It is a light-feeling ester rather than a heavy oil, and no comedogenic concern is flagged for it in this catalog. As with any emollient, individual responses can vary.
Sunscreens with Hexyldecyl Stearate
We rate 5 sunscreens that contain it:
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SVR Sun Secure SPF 50+ Tinted Mineral Sunscreen For Dry Skin
82/100
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SVR Sun Secure Écran Minéral Teinté Dry Touch Cream SPF 50+
81/100
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SVR Sun Secure Spf 50+ Tinted Mineral Sunscreen For Normal To Oily Skin
81/100
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Estée Lauder Resilience Multi-Effect Tri-Peptide Face And Neck Creme SPF 15
63/100
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Clinique Repairwear™ Uplifting Firming Cream Broad Spectrum Spf 15
49/100