Isodecyl Cocoate
AKA “Isodecyl coconut ester, Isodecyl ester of coconut acid”
Emollient
Ingredient Facts
Isodecyl cocoate
AKA: Isodecyl coconut ester, Isodecyl ester of coconut acid
Emollient · Emollient · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Plant Oil
Not Clean
Fatty acids, coco, isodecyl esters
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
Synthetic ester combining isodecyl alcohol with coconut-derived fatty acids, developed as a modern cosmetic emollient and skin-conditioning agent.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR