Emollient

Emollients soften and smooth the skin by filling the tiny gaps between surface cells, helping it feel supple and look healthy. From lightweight esters to richer plant oils and butters, they give moisturisers their comforting texture and reduce the look of dryness and flaking.

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Hibiscus Oil

Hibiscus Sabdariffa Seed Oil

Antioxidant-rich flower oil for age-defying skincare

Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil

Used an emollient in cosmetic formulations to soften skin/hair | Helps enhance hydration by forming a barrier on skin’s surface that reduces moisture loss

Inca Inchi Oil

Plukenetia Volubilis Seed Oil

Omega-rich Amazonian oil for intense skin nourishment

Isoamyl Laurate

Skin-softening emollient that imparts a lightweight, velvety feel | Enhances the spreadability of a formula

Isodecyl Neopentanoate

Synthetic emollient that also helps product flow | Delivers silicone-like esthetics with a light, dry finish

Isodecyl Salicylate

Ester of decyl alcohol + salicylic acid | Skin conditioning ingredient

Isostearyl Isostearate

Liquid emollient ester that helps prevent moisture loss | Improves the texture of makeup products such as lipstick

Macadamia Nut Oil

Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil

Luxurious nut oil rich in palmitoleic acid

Magnesium Ascorbyl Palmitate

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Mango Butter

Mangifera Indica Seed Butter

Rich tropical butter for intensive moisture and protection

Methyl Gluceth-20 Benzoate

Synthetic ester and emollient | Used to improve product spreadability

Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate

Gentle emulsifier for smooth, stable formulas

Mineral Oil

Highly refined occlusive for moisture protection

Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil

Non-fragrant plant oil | Contains several antioxidants, including zeatin, quercetin, and vitamins A, C, and E

Myristyl Myristate

The ester of myristyl alcohol and myristic acid | Used as an emollient, occlusive, opacifier, and texture enhancer

Neopentyl Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate

Used as an emollient and thickener/texture enhancer in cosmetic formulas | Described as offering a light, silky feel

Neopentyl Glycol Diethylhexanoate

Diester of neopentyl glycol and 2-ethylhexanoic acid | Emollient properties hydrate and soften skin

Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate

Derived from a mixture of neopentyl glycol and heptanoic acid | Functions as a skin-softening agent and formulary thickening agent

Octyl Palmitate

Derived from palm oil, widely used in cosmetics as a texture

Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate

A synthetic emollient that conditions and softens skin | Made from the fatty alcohol octyldodecanol

Oenothera Biennis Oil

evening primrose oil

Evening primrose oil rich in GLA for barrier repair

Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil

An emollient, non-fragrant plant oil | Helps trap moisture within skin

Oleyl Erucate

Ester of oleyl alcohol and erucic acid | Serves as a humectant

Olive Oil/Olive Fruit Oil

An emollient, non-fragrant plant oil also called Olea Europaea (Olive) fruit oil | Beneficial for dry skin because of its fatty acid content

Orbignya Oleifera Seed Oil

babassu oil

Babassu oil for lightweight, non-greasy moisture

Organic Sunflower Seed Oil

Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil

Vitamin E-rich oil for nourishment and barrier repair

Panthenyl Triacetate

An ester of panthenol | Best known for its soothing properties

Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate

Gel-textured ingredient used in many lightweight moisturisers | Mix of propylene glycol and capric acid, a plant-derived fatty acid

Propylene Glycol Diethylhexanoate

Emollient ingredient used to soften and smooth skin | Functions as a solvent and texture enhancer in cosmetic formulas

Propylheptyl Caprylate

Clear oily liquid that is primarily used as an emollient | Delivers a soft, moisturising feel to skin

Rosa Canina Fruit Oil

rose hip oil

Rosa canina fruit oil (often referred to more broadly as

Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil

Marula oil

More commonly known as marula oil, Sclerocarya birrea oil

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