C18-36 Acid Glycol Ester

C18-36 Acid Glycol Ester is an ester of long-chain fatty acids and glycol used in color and suncare formulations. It provides flexible film formation, smoother texture, reduced tack, and improved payoff and wear in lip, face, and water-resistant products.
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Ingredient Snapshot

Overview
Helps lip and face color stick evenly and feel less sticky.
Category
Barrier Support, Skin Conditioning
Type
Emollient

Ingredient Ratings

Overall Rating

Good

Comedogenic Risk

Low

Skin Benefits

Creates a flexible, comfortable layer that improves adherence and reduces stickiness, and smooths the surface for more even color laydown and refined feel.

Uses In Skincare & Cosmetics

Used in lipsticks, foundations, long-wear makeup, and water-resistant sunscreens to improve payoff, adherence, and durability.

Comedogenic Rating

C18-36 Acid Glycol Ester has a comedogenic rating of 1. It has a very low likelihood of clogging pores.

Safety

Usually well tolerated; film-formers can feel occlusive for very sensitive areas and may intensify existing irritation. Introduce gradually if reactive. No widely cited restrictions at normal concentrations.

Is C18-36 Acid Glycol Ester a Good Ingredient?

This film-forming emollient improves payoff and longevity while refining texture, which justifies a Good rating; it's generally stable and effective at typical use levels.

Products with C18-36 Acid Glycol Ester

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