Tridecyl Cocoate
AKA “Cocoate Ester, Tridecyl Ester”
Emollient
Ingredient Facts
Tridecyl cocoate
AKA: Cocoate Ester, Tridecyl Ester
Emollient · Emollient · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Plant Oil
Not Clean
Fatty acids, coco, tridecyl 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 derived from coconut oil chemistry, developed in the 20th century as a lightweight emollient and conditioning agent designed to replicate beneficial properties of coconut oil with improved stability.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR