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Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate

What Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate is & what it does

A rich, cushioning emollient that conditions skin and gives a glossy, long-lasting film. It is common in dewy and water-resistant formulas.

What does Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate do in skincare?

Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate is an emollient ester used to soften and smooth the skin and to give formulas a rich, cushioned feel. It also helps bind and spread pigments, which makes it common in color cosmetics and sunscreens. It contributes to a creamy texture and a smooth application.

Is Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate comedogenic or does it clog pores?

Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate is a heavy emollient ester, and rich occlusive esters can feel heavy on the skin, but published comedogenicity data for this specific ingredient are limited. People prone to clogged pores sometimes prefer lighter emollients. If you are acne-prone, patch testing a product is a sensible precaution.

Is Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate natural or synthetic?

It is a synthetic ester, manufactured by combining fatty alcohols and fatty acids that may themselves be derived from plant or other sources. The finished ingredient is produced in a controlled process rather than extracted directly from nature. This gives it consistent purity and performance.

Sunscreens with Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate

We rate 28 sunscreens that contain it, showing the top 10 by overall score:

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