Snapshot
- Overview
- A lightweight ester that gives makeup a soft, dry-touch finish.
- Category
- Skin Conditioning, Tone/Texture
- Type
- Emollient
Isopropyl Lauroyl Sarcosinate
Isopropyl lauroyl sarcosinate is a lightweight, oil-soluble ester made from lauric acid and sarcosine. In sunscreens and makeup it works as an emollient and slip agent, improving spread, pigment wetting, and a soft, non-greasy finish.
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Our take
Is Isopropyl Lauroyl Sarcosinate a Good Ingredient?
Rated Good because it boosts spreadability and pigment wetting while delivering a dry, non-greasy finish, with generally low irritation and good formulation stability. It's a solid formulation workhorse rather than a skin-treating ingredient, which keeps it at Good.
What it does
Skin Benefits
Creates a cushioned, dry-touch feel and improves even laydown of makeup. Supports comfortable wear without heaviness.
Where you'll find it
Uses in Skincare & Cosmetics
Common in primers, liquid foundations, and SPF lotions; also appears in lightweight moisturizers to refine skin feel.
Before you use it
Safety
Generally well tolerated with low likelihood of irritation for most skin types. No notable regulatory restrictions for cosmetic use. Very sensitive users may patch test if slip enhancers have caused issues before.
Products with Isopropyl Lauroyl Sarcosinate
