Ingredient glossary
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
On your shelf ✓What Cetyl Ethylhexanoate does for your skin, who it suits, and what to watch for.
INCI: Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
In short: Cetyl Ethylhexanoate delivers softening and texture refinement, suits most skin types, and the evidence behind it is moderate.
- What it does
- Softening, texture refinement
- Best for
- Most skin types
- Evidence
- Moderate
The molecule
The Glow take
A comfort ingredient, and none the worse for it.
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate is here for feel and moisture, softening the skin and slowing water loss. More comfort than correction.
— Maya
What it does
- softening
- texture refinement
moderate evidenceAlkyl ester safety reviews consider cetyl ethylhexanoate safe at cosmetic levels with low irritation and a pleasant sensory profile.
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
How it fits each skin type
- DrySuits
- CombinationSuits
- OilySuits
- SensitiveSuits
Take extra care if any of these apply to you: acne prone (at high strength).
Where it fits in your routine
Plays well with
- humectants
- silicones
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, answered
Is Cetyl Ethylhexanoate safe during pregnancy?
Yes. Cetyl Ethylhexanoate is considered safe to use during pregnancy and breastfeeding. As with anything, if you are unsure it is worth a quick word with your doctor or midwife.
Who should avoid Cetyl Ethylhexanoate?
Approach Cetyl Ethylhexanoate with care if any of these apply to you: acne prone (at high strength).
What concentration of Cetyl Ethylhexanoate actually works?
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate tends to do its job in the 1 to 10% range. Much lower and it is likely underdosed.
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