Snapshot
- Overview
- A sugar-derived emulsifier that helps formulas feel silky, not tacky.
- Category
- Emulsifying, Skin Conditioning
- Type
- Emulsifier
Sucrose Dilaurate
Sucrose dilaurate is a sugar-derived ester of lauric acid used in personal care formulas. It stabilizes oil-in-water mixtures, helps them spread more easily, and can give creams and lotions a smooth feel without weighing them down.
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Our take
Is Sucrose Dilaurate a Good Ingredient?
It earns a Great rating as a mild, nonionic sucrose ester that efficiently stabilizes emulsions while remaining generally low in irritation and compatible with many actives. Its good formulation stability and pleasant sensorials make it reliable across lightweight creams and lotions.
What it does
Skin Benefits
It improves how a formula glides and sinks in, helping products feel silky with less tack.
Where you'll find it
Uses in Skincare & Cosmetics
It's common in lightweight moisturizers, milky serums, and gel-cream lotions to create a refined application experience.
Before you use it
Safety
It's generally well tolerated with a low likelihood of irritation; very sensitive skin may experience mild redness if used at higher levels. No widely recognized cosmetic-use restrictions apply at typical concentrations.
Products with Sucrose Dilaurate
