Ingredient glossary
Cetearyl Isononanoate
INCI: Cetearyl Isononanoate
Solid and proven
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What it does
- softening
- film forming
moderate evidenceIncluded in broad alkyl ester safety assessments with low irritation potential and good skin conditioning performance.
On a label: usually effective at 1-10%.
Who it's for, and who should skip it
Tends to suit
- normal
- dry
Approach with care
- acne prone if high
- Clogs poresLow
- Irritation riskLow
Plays well with
- humectants
- occlusives
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