emollient
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
Generally safe·Moderate evidence
An ester that combines cetyl alcohol with ethylhexanoic acid, serving as an emollient. It softens skin and is well tolerated in cosmetics.
Questions
- What is cetyl ethylhexanoate?
- Cetyl ethylhexanoate is a synthetic ester used as an emollient and texture enhancer in cosmetics and skincare.
- Is it safe?
- Published cosmetic safety reviews do not identify concerns with cetyl ethylhexanoate at typical use levels.
- What's its purpose?
- It provides a smooth, soft feel on skin and helps products spread evenly without a greasy residue.
Products with Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
- 100IlliyoonCeramide Ato Concentrate Cream
- 100MixsoonPeptide Cica Hyalshot
- 100Beauty of JoseonRadiance Cleansing Balm
- 100Dr. CeuraclePro-Balance Pure Cleansing Oil
- 100ReequilOil Free Moisturiser
- 100PuritoDeep Sea Pure Water Cream
- 100TorridenCellmazing Firming Cream
- 100Summer FridaysJet Lag Deep Hydration Serum
- 100Good MoleculesYerba Mate Wake Up Eye Gel
- 99Pyunkang YulMoisture Cream
- 99NacificFresh Herb Origin Serum
- 99FANCLMild Cleansing Oil
- 98Dr. AltheaPure Grinding Cleansing Balm
- 98Pyunkang YulCalming Moisture Serum
- 97ShiseidoSenka Perfect UV Essence
- 97CeraVeResurfacing Retinol Serum
- 97ManyoPure Cleansing Water Sensitive
- 97ProyaAdvanced Original Essence Repair Serum
- 96RoCRetinol Correxion Eye Cream
- 95Dr.Jart+Rejuvenating Beauty Balm
- 95RoCRETINOL CORREXION Line Smoothing Eye Cream
- 94AbibJericho rose PHA toner
- 94FarmacyGreen Clean Cleansing Balm
- 92Then I Met YouLiving Cleansing Balm
- 91KlairsRich Moist Soothing Cream
- 91UMAAbsolute Anti-Aging Regenerative Oil Cleanser
- 87Banila CoClean It Zero Cleansing Balm Original
- 84AmorepacificTime Response Eye Reserve Cream
- 83SkinfoodBlack Sugar Mask Wash Off
- 81MisshaMisa Cho Bo Yang Eye Cream
- 80SulwhasooConcentrated Ginseng Rejuvenating Serum
- 80Cosme DecorteLift Dimension Refining Cleansing Cream
- 80e.l.f.Holy Hydration Sleeping Mask
- 79VT CosmeticsAZ Care Cleansing Oil
- 75HeimishAll Clean Balm
- 75TopicremUltra-Moisturizing Body Milk
- 75Trader Joe'sHead to Toe Moisturizing Balm
- 73ChantecailleFlower Harmonizing Cream
- 71L'Oreal ParisHydra Genius Daily Liquid Care
- 68EstridAll Glow'd Up Vegan Sugar Scrub
- 66Bio-OilSkincare Oil
- 64SkinMedicaTNS Essential Serum
- 64ShiseidoBenefiance Wrinkle Smoothing Cream
- 62ShiseidoWaso Clear Mega-Hydrating Cream
- 61MedicubeTriple Collagen Cream
- 61MedicubeTriple Collagen Serum 4.0
References
Cosmetic information for general education, not medical advice. A verdict is a reading of the published evidence, never a guarantee for your skin: any ingredient can irritate someone, so patch test new products and see a professional if you react. Concern is graded on cited evidence, never on hazard-score lists. See how we score.