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Isoamyl Laurate
May feed Fungal Acne
Fungal acne-safe products avoid ingredients that feed Malassezia yeast, the cause of fungal acne. Unlike regular acne, fungal acne appears as small, uniform bumps and won't respond to typical acne treatments. If you suspect fungal acne, consult a dermatologist for proper diagnosis.
Explained
Isoamyl Laurate is created from isoamyl alcohol and lauric acid. It is an emollient and traps moisture underneath.
This ingredient helps give products a silky feel and is considered a silicone alternative.
This ingredient may not be fungal acne safe.
See all 1,030 products with Isoamyl Laurate
Users who like it
14%
Users who avoid it
86%
What it does
Emollient
Having the quality of softening or soothing the skin.
Skin Conditioning
To hydrate and soften skin
Prevalence
Uncommon
Percentage of products that contain it
1.1%
Top categories
Makeup
Moisturizers
Sunscreens
Position
Predominant list placement
Top 25%
Concentration
Concentrations we've seen
1%
References
Products with Isoamyl Laurate
CosIng Data
CosIng ID
34597
INCI Name
ISOAMYL LAURATE
EC #
 228-626-1
All Functions
Emollient, Skin Conditioning
