Snapshot
- Overview
- An emollient that leaves a silky, matte touch and smooth glide.
- Category
- Skin Conditioning, Hydration
- Type
- Emollient
Diisopropyl Sebacate
Diisopropyl sebacate is a dry-feel ester emollient produced from sebacic acid and isopropyl alcohol. It boosts spreadability, reduces greasiness, aids pigment dispersion, and gives a silky afterfeel in sunscreens, lotions, and makeup.
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Our take
Is Diisopropyl Sebacate a Good Ingredient?
Good: Provides a silky, fast-spreading, matte feel that refines texture and helps pigments disperse; usefulness is well-supported in formulations though benefits are primarily sensory.
What it does
Skin Benefits
Provides a silky, matte touch that helps reduce the look of greasiness. Promotes uniform glide so makeup looks more even and refined.
Where you'll find it
Uses in Skincare & Cosmetics
Used in sunscreens, primers, and liquid foundations to create a sleek application and elegant afterfeel. Also appears in lotions to thin heavy oils without heaviness.
Before you use it
Safety
Low likelihood of irritation for most users. Those with very sensitive skin should patch test new products. Keep out of the eyes.
Products with Diisopropyl Sebacate
