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Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate

What Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate is & what it does

A light, fast-spreading emollient ester that softens skin and gives sunscreen a smooth, dry, non-greasy slip. It helps the formula glide on evenly and can dissolve oil-soluble UV filters so they form a uniform film. It leaves a velvety finish without the heaviness of richer oils.

What is Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate and what does it do in sunscreen?

Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate is a light emollient ester. In a sunscreen it softens skin and improves spreadability, giving a dry, velvety glide rather than a greasy one. It can also help dissolve oil-soluble UV filters so the protective film goes on evenly.

Is Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate safe?

Yes. It is a mild, well-tolerated emollient with no notable safety concerns at cosmetic use levels. Esters like this stay on the surface of skin and are non-irritating for most people. It is a common skin-feel ingredient in lotions and sunscreens.

Does Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate clog pores?

Generally no. It is a lightweight, dry-feel ester rather than a heavy occlusive oil, and it is not flagged as comedogenic in our data. It is often chosen for a non-greasy finish. How a whole formula sits on your skin matters more than any single emollient.

What is Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate on an ingredient list (INCI)?

"Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate" is the INCI name on the label. It is an ester of a fatty alcohol and a short-chain fatty acid, used purely for texture and slip. You will usually find it among the emollients in the oil phase of the formula.

Sunscreens with Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate

We rate 181 sunscreens that contain it, showing the top 10 by overall score:

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