emollient
Hexyl Laurate
Generally safe·Strong evidence
Hexyl Laurate is an ester of hexyl alcohol and lauric acid used as a light, fast spreading emollient that gives creams and makeup a silky, non greasy finish. CIR reviewed it within a group of 237 alkyl esters and found low potential for acute toxicity, irritation, and sensitization when products are formulated to be nonirritating.
Products with Hexyl Laurate
- 99L'OrealTrue Match Super-Blendable Foundation
- 99L'Oreal ParisTrue Match Super Blendable Foundation
- 98wet n wildPhoto Focus Foundation
- 98Wet n WildPhoto Focus Foundation Classic Beige
- 95Australian GoldBotanical Sunscreen Mineral Lotion SPF 50 Tinted Face
- 94wet n wildPhoto Focus Concealer
- 87CVS HealthClear Zinc Broad Spectrum SPF 50 Sunscreen
- 70L'Oreal ParisInfallible Full Wear Concealer
- 66Australian GoldBotanical Sunscreen Mineral Lotion SPF 50
- 61Giorgio ArmaniLuminous Silk Foundation
References
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