A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Viscosity Controlling
Locks In Moisture
Traditional Use
Developed as a synthetic ester in the mid-20th century. Used in cosmetics as a lightweight emollient and solvent, designed to provide non-greasy moisture without interfering with pigments or other actives.