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Hexyl Laurate
Hexyl LaurateBarrier
A light ester emollient used to soften skin, spread pigments, and give a smooth finish.
What it does
Hexyl Laurate is an ester of hexyl alcohol and lauric acid. It is a light, spreadable emollient oil that softens the skin surface and helps disperse pigments and oily ingredients evenly. It is an emollient ingredient rather than a skin active.
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