Isoamyl Laurate

Isoamyl Laurate is a cosmetic ingredient used as a skin conditioning - emollient, skin conditioning agent. It appears in about 1% of cosmetic products in our 90,000+ product dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).

INCI nameISOAMYL LAURATE
FunctionSKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING
CAS number6309-51-9
EC number228-626-1
Prevalence841 products (0.91% of dataset)
Most used inSkincare
EU statusRestricted (annex )
Monthly searches480

Used in

General Moisturizers 12.8%Sunscreens 12.7%Serums 11.7%Night Moisturizers 4.5%Eye Moisturizers 4%Conditioners 3.7%

Frequently asked

What does Isoamyl Laurate do in skincare?
Isoamyl Laurate functions as a skin conditioning - emollient, skin conditioning agent in cosmetic formulas.
Is Isoamyl Laurate allowed in cosmetics?
Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
What products contain Isoamyl Laurate?
It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially general moisturizers (12.8% of its uses).

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