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Neopentyl Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate

Good

Texture enhancer

Neopentyl Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate at a glance

  • Used as an emollient and thickener/texture enhancer in cosmetic formulas
  • Described as offering a light, silky feel
  • Clear to yellowish liquid in raw material form
  • Deemed safe by the Cosmetic Ingredient Review Expert Panel

Neopentyl Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate description

Neopentyl glycol dicaprylate/dicaprate is used as an emollient and thickener/texture enhancer in cosmetic formulas. Technically speaking, it is the water-soluble diester of neopentyl glycol and a blend of caprylic + capric acids. It may be synthetic or plant-derived, with either type being effective for skin. Neopentyl glycol dicaprylate/dicaprate is a clear to yellowish liquid in its raw form. Suppliers of this ingredient describe it as having a light, silky feel. Neopentyl glycol dicaprylate/dicaprate has been deemed safe by the Cosmetic Ingredient Review Expert Panel. Their assessment surveyed 102 products containing between 0.017-22.7%.

Products with Neopentyl Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate

Resist Anti-Aging Intensive Repair Moisturiser
Routine Step 1 Routine Step 2 Routine Step 3 Routine Step 4 Routine Step 5
Step 5 Moisturiser PM: A nighttime moisturiser provides your skin with the right ingredients, stimulating smoother, younger-looking and firmer skin
Night Moisturisers Resist Anti-Aging Intensive Repair Moisturiser
Dry skin
£39.00
Skin Perfecting 8% AHA Lotion Exfoliant
Routine Step 1 Routine Step 2 Routine Step 3 Routine Step 4 Routine Step 5
Step 3 Exfoliant: A gentle leave-on AHA or BHA exfoliant removes built-up layers of dead skin cells that clog pores and cause dullness
Step 3 Exfoliants Skin Perfecting 8% AHA Lotion Exfoliant
Normal skin, Dry skin
£37.00
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Neopentyl Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate references

  • SpecialChem (supplier info), Accessed October 2021, ePublication
  • Vantage (supplier info), Accessed October 2021, ePublication
  • Cosmetic Ingredient Review, November 2017, pages 1-48

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Ingredient ratings

Best

Proven and supported by independent studies. Outstanding active ingredient for most skin types or concerns.

Good

Necessary to improve a formula's texture, stability, or penetration.

Average

Generally non-irritating but may have aesthetic, stability, or other issues that limit its usefulness.

Bad

There is a likelihood of irritation. Risk increases when combined with other problematic ingredients.

Worst

May cause irritation, inflammation, dryness, etc. May offer benefit in some capability but overall, proven to do more harm than good.

unknown

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