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Diisopropyl Adipate
Diisopropyl AdipateBarrier
A light, quick-absorbing emollient ester that softens skin and helps dissolve and spread other ingredients.
What it does
Diisopropyl adipate is a low-viscosity ester used as an emollient and solvent. It gives a light, dry-touch feel, sinks in fast without greasiness, and dissolves ingredients like sunscreen filters or fragrances so they spread evenly. It conditions the skin surface and improves how a formula applies. It is a texture-and-delivery ingredient rather than a skin active.
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