Amylopectin

Amylopectin is a highly branched polysaccharide from plant starch used in cosmetics as a texture and viscosity modifier. It improves spreadability, reduces perceived greasiness, and gives powders, gels, and creams a soft-focus, mattifying feel.
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Ingredient Snapshot

Overview
A starch-based powder that cuts shine for a smoother, matte look.
Category
Tone/Texture, Oil Control
Type
Thickener

Ingredient Ratings

Overall Rating

Good

Comedogenic Risk

None

Skin Benefits

Helps reduce shine and gives skin a smoother, more refined look. Improves application feel without a greasy aftertouch.

Uses In Skincare & Cosmetics

Common in setting powders, oil-control primers, and mattifying moisturizers. Also used to stabilize texture in lightweight gels and cream formulas.

Comedogenic Rating

This ingredient is not typically evaluated for comedogenicity, and no standardized rating is available.

Safety

Low irritation potential and generally well tolerated; unlikely to contribute to breakouts. Rare sensitivities to plant starches can occur.

Is Amylopectin a Good Ingredient?

Rated Good: a stable, inert polysaccharide that consistently improves texture and mattifying feel with a low likelihood of irritation for most skin types.

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