Isostearyl Laurate
AKA “Nikkol isl, Dodecanoic acid, isooctadecyl ester, UNII-UR38BE73XS, Isostearyl laurate [INCI], RefChem:149996, 16-METHYLHEPTADECYL DODECANOATE”
Synthetic
Ingredient Facts
Isostearyl laurate
AKA: Nikkol isl, Dodecanoic acid, Isooctadecyl ester, UNII-UR38BE73XS, Isostearyl laurate [INCI], RefChem:149996, 16-METHYLHEPTADECYL DODECANOATE
Synthetic · Emollient · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived Synthetic
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Plant Oil
Synthetic
Clean
A lightweight plant-derived moisturizer that softens and smooths skin while helping it stay hydrated throughout the day.
Formula
C30H60O2
Mol. Weight
452.80
CAS #
72576-79-5
Form
Liquid
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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 developed in the mid-20th century as a cosmetic emollient and thickening agent. Used to improve texture and provide conditioning benefits in skincare and makeup products.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Verified Feb 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR