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Dicaprylyl Ether
Dicaprylyl EtherBarrier
A light, dry-touch emollient that improves spreadability and leaves a soft, non-greasy finish.
What it does
Dicaprylyl ether is a coconut-derived emollient with a fast-absorbing, dry feel. It helps a product glide on smoothly and reduces any heavy or greasy aftertouch, so it is common in lotions and deodorants and as a gentle makeup-dissolving aid. It conditions the surface and is a feel ingredient, not an active.
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