Butyl Avocadate
AKA “Butyl Avocado Oil Ester
Synthetic
Ingredient Facts
Butyl avocadate
AKA: Butyl Avocado Oil Ester
Synthetic · Emollient · EWG: 1
Synthetic
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Plant Oil
Synthetic
Clean
Butyl Avocadate is the ester of butyl alcohol and the fatty acid derived from Persea Gratissima oil Science: Functions: Skin Conditioning Safety Ratings: CIR: Safe as used
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Functions
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Locks in moisture
Traditional Use
A synthetic ester derived from avocado oil, developed as a lightweight emollient alternative to heavier plant oils. Created in the late 20th century to provide avocado benefits in a more cosmetically elegant form.
Skin Types
all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
Dryness
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
1
CIR
Insufficient
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
ewg-1
medical-approval
pregnancy-nursing-safe
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USAunder review
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Verified Feb 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR