Snapshot
- Overview
- A macadamia-derived ester that hydrates skin with a silky feel.
- Category
- Skin Conditioning, Hydration
- Type
- Emollient
Ethyl Macadamiate
Ethyl macadamiate is an ethyl ester derived from macadamia nut oil, valued in personal care for its silky, dry-touch profile. It improves glide, cuts greasiness, and gives a conditioning finish in leave-on formulas.
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Is Ethyl Macadamiate a Good Ingredient?
Rated Good for its dry-touch emolliency that improves glide and reduces greasiness while remaining stable and unlikely to irritate. It conditions without heaviness, boosting sensorial elegance in leave-on products.
What it does
Skin Benefits
Provides quick-absorbing moisture that leaves skin soft with a velvety afterfeel. Helps minimize tackiness for a comfortable wear.
Where you'll find it
Uses in Skincare & Cosmetics
Used in serums, moisturizers, and body lotions to create a featherlight texture. Common in hair serums and makeup primers for a silky glide.
Before you use it
Safety
Generally low irritation risk. Derived from macadamia oil; although highly refined esters have minimal proteins, individuals with nut sensitivities should patch test.
Products with Ethyl Macadamiate
