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Myristyl Myristate
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A wax-like softener and thickener — gives creams and sticks body with a smooth, almost powdery slip.
What it does
A wax-like ingredient that also helps steady the texture of richer products.
The EU’s ingredient database lists it as an emollient (gives skin a soft, smooth look) and an opacifier (makes the product less see-through).European Commission, CosIng (© European Union, CC BY 4.0) · uses put in plain words by Drop ↗
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