Lauryl Lactate

Lauryl lactate is an oil-soluble ester of lauryl alcohol and lactic acid with a light, silky feel. It adds emollience, improves spread, and aids solvency and slip in lotions, sunscreens, and makeup without heaviness.
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Ingredient Snapshot

Overview
A silky ester that helps products spread evenly and lightly.
Category
Skin Conditioning, Hydration, Tone/Texture
Type
Emollient

Ingredient Ratings

Overall Rating

Good

Comedogenic Risk

None

Skin Benefits

Provides a silky, non-greasy slip that makes products spread evenly and feel lightweight. Can improve the uniform application of makeup and sunscreen without heaviness.

Uses In Skincare & Cosmetics

Found in lotions, sunscreens, and primers to improve glide and sensory elegance. Also used in liquid foundations and cream cosmetics for smoother payoff.

Comedogenic Rating

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

Safety

Generally low irritation and well tolerated in leave-on and rinse-off products. Not known to be photosensitizing, and no common regulatory restrictions apply. Discontinue use if unusual redness or stinging occurs.

Is Lauryl Lactate a Good Ingredient?

Rated Good because it delivers lightweight emollience and improved spread, boosting the feel and uniformity of formulas. It stays at Good because the benefits are primarily sensory rather than delivering targeted skin improvement.

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