Zinc Myristate
What Zinc Myristate is & what it does
A soft powder that adds slip and adhesion and gives a smooth, water-repellent feel. It improves the texture of powders.
What does Zinc Myristate do in skincare?
Zinc Myristate is the zinc salt of myristic acid, used in cosmetics mainly as an opacifying agent and a texture or slip enhancer. It can give powders and creams a smooth, silky feel and help with adhesion to the skin. It is common in pressed powders and color cosmetics.
Is Zinc Myristate comedogenic?
Zinc Myristate is a metallic soap derived from myristic acid, and myristate-based ingredients are sometimes flagged as potentially pore-clogging. In practice its effect depends on the concentration and the overall formula. If you are acne-prone, monitoring how your skin responds is sensible.
Is Zinc Myristate vegan?
Zinc Myristate is typically manufactured from zinc and myristic acid, and the myristic acid used in cosmetics is commonly plant-derived, often from coconut or palm. However, fatty acids can also come from animal sources, so vegan status depends on the supplier. Checking the brand's vegan certification is the most reliable confirmation.
Sunscreens with Zinc Myristate
We rate 5 sunscreens that contain it:
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Shiseido Sun Protection Eye Cream SPF 32 Pa+++
74/100
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Cezanne UV Clear Face Powder SPF 28 Pa+++
72/100
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Club Cosmetics Suppin Powder C UV SPF 50+
70/100
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Shiseido Sun Protection Eye Cream Spf 25
66/100
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Vincé Sun Care UVA & UVB Protector SPF 75
49/100