Cetearyl Rice Branate
AKA “Cetearyl Rice Bran Oil Ester”
Synthetic
Ingredient Facts
Cetearyl rice branate
AKA: Cetearyl Rice Bran Oil Ester
Synthetic · Emollient · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Synthetic
Clean
Cetearyl Rice Branate is the ester of Cetearyl Alcohol and Rice Bran Acid Science: Origin: Botanic/Natural | Functions: Skin Conditioning Safety Ratings: CIR: Safe as used
CAS #
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Form
Oil
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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.
Viscosity Controlling
Locks in moisture
Traditional Use
A synthetic ester combining cetyl and stearyl alcohols with fatty acids from rice bran oil. Developed as a natural-origin emollient leveraging the historical use of rice bran in Asian skincare traditions.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Verified Feb 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR