Isopropyl Palmitate
Ingredient Facts
Isopropyl palmitate
Botanical · Emollient
Plant-Derived
Emollient
Fragrance
Skin Conditioner
Clean
A lightweight oil that softens and smooths skin while helping products feel silky and pleasant-smelling.
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Functions
Binding
Fragrance
Added for scent. Can be natural or synthetic. Common irritant and allergen — one of the top reasons people react to products.
Perfuming
Added for scent. Can be natural or synthetic. Common irritant and allergen — one of the top reasons people react to products.
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
CIR Expert Panel found no sensitization concern, Phototoxicity Concern : CIR Expert Panel flagged potential phototoxicity, Non-Comedogenic : CIR Expert Panel found non-comedogenic, Not an Irritant : CIR Expert Panel found no irritation concern, Not Phototoxic : CIR Expert Panel found no phototoxicity concern, Comedogenic : CIR Expert Panel found comedogenic potential
Concentration Guide
Industry Max
Industry typically uses up to 82.0% in leave-on products (959 products reported). Source: CIR Safety Assessment (CIR Seq 889).
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng