Diethoxyethyl Succinate

Diethoxyethyl succinate is an oil-soluble ester used as a cosmetic emollient. It's selected to boost slip, spreadability, and moisture feel in creams and serums, improving texture and softness with generally reliable, well-tolerated performance.
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Ingredient Snapshot

Overview
An emollient ester that leaves skin feeling silky and hydrated.
Category
Skin Conditioning, Hydration
Type
Emollient

Ingredient Ratings

Overall Rating

Good

Comedogenic Risk

None

Skin Benefits

Leaves skin feeling silky and cushioned while easing the sensation of dryness-related tightness.

Uses In Skincare & Cosmetics

Common in creams, serums, and sunscreens to improve glide during application and provide a velvety afterfeel.

Comedogenic Rating

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

Safety

Generally regarded as low risk for irritation in cosmetics. Very sensitive users should patch test new formulas. No well-known cosmetic regulatory restrictions for this ester.

Is Diethoxyethyl Succinate a Good Ingredient?

Rated Good: a stable emollient ester that increases slip and softness with a generally low irritation profile. Evidence beyond moisturization effects is limited, but performance is consistent at normal use levels.

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