INCI Name: Isoamyl Laurate
Appearance: Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Solubility: Oil-soluble
Recommended Usage: 1% – 60%
Primary Functions: Emollient, sensory modifier, silicone alternative
Isoamyl Laurate is a fast-spreading, low-residue ester derived from natural fatty acids and alcohols. It delivers a smooth, dry-touch skin feel with excellent slip, making it a preferred sensory modifier in silicone-free and modern clean-label cosmetic systems.
Due to its low viscosity and high spreadability, Isoamyl Laurate is widely used to reduce greasiness, improve payoff, and refine texture in both anhydrous and emulsified formulations.
Isoamyl Laurate is valued for its ability to mimic the slip and elegance of volatile silicones while remaining biodegradable and naturally derived. It enhances application, reduces drag, and improves overall formulation aesthetics without leaving an occlusive or heavy after-feel.
Isoamyl Laurate is particularly effective in color cosmetics and sunscreens, where it improves uniformity, reduces streaking, and enhances the sensory profile of high-solid formulations.
Supplied as a cosmetic raw material for formulation use only.
