Phenoxyethyl Caprylate

What Phenoxyethyl Caprylate is & what it does

Phenoxyethyl Caprylate is a synthetic ester formed from phenoxyethanol and caprylic (octanoic) acid. In skincare and sunscreen formulas it is commonly used as an emollient and solvent that gives a light, non-greasy skin feel. It can also help solubilize other ingredients and improve the overall texture and spreadability of a product.

What does Phenoxyethyl Caprylate do in skincare?

Phenoxyethyl Caprylate is commonly used as an emollient and solvent. It gives a light, non-greasy skin feel and can help dissolve and carry other ingredients, improving a product's texture and spreadability.

Is Phenoxyethyl Caprylate natural or synthetic?

Phenoxyethyl Caprylate is a synthetic ester made from phenoxyethanol and caprylic acid. It is manufactured rather than extracted directly from a plant.

Is Phenoxyethyl Caprylate comedogenic, does it clog pores?

Phenoxyethyl Caprylate is used as a light emollient in many facial products. As with any emollient, individual responses vary, so people very prone to breakouts may prefer to patch test.

Sunscreens with Phenoxyethyl Caprylate

We rate 64 sunscreens that contain it, showing the top 10 by overall score:

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