Very Disliked
Isopropyl Palmitate
Can worsen Oily Skin
These ingredients are known to potentially contribute to excess oil or shine, but they don't affect everyone the same way. Skin can be oily for many reasons, so it's always a good idea to consider your unique skin needs when choosing products.
May cause Acne
These ingredients have a higher likelihood of clogging pores or triggering breakouts, especially for acne-prone skin. However, skin reactions are individual - what causes breakouts for one person may work fine for another. Patch test if you're concerned.
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
Isopropyl Palmitate is a texture enhancer and emollient. It is an ester of isopropyl alcohol and palmitic acid.
Palmitates are emollients. Emollients help keep your skin soft and smooth by creating a barrier that traps moisture in.
When added to cosmetics, Isopropyl Palmitate creates a silky texture and improves spreadability.
Isopropyl Palmitate may not be fungal acne safe. It can worsen acne prone skin.
See all 1,735 products with Isopropyl Palmitate
What it does
Emollient
Having the quality of softening or soothing the skin.
Masking
Obscuring or blocking
Prevalence
Uncommon
Percentage of products that contain it
1.8%
Top categories
Moisturizers
Sunscreens
Cleansers
Position
Predominant list placement
Top 25%
References
Products with Isopropyl Palmitate
CosIng Data
CosIng ID
77732
INCI Name
ISOPROPYL PALMITATE
INN Name
isopropyl palmitate
EC #
 205-571-1
All Functions
Binding, Emollient, Masking, Perfuming
