Snapshot
- Overview
- An emollient ester that leaves skin feeling silky and hydrated.
- Category
- Skin Conditioning, Hydration
- Type
- Emollient
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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Our take
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.
What it does
Skin Benefits
Leaves skin feeling silky and cushioned while easing the sensation of dryness-related tightness.
Where you'll find it
Uses in Skincare & Cosmetics
Common in creams, serums, and sunscreens to improve glide during application and provide a velvety afterfeel.
Before you use it
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.
Products with Diethoxyethyl Succinate
