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Myristyl Myristate

Softens and smooths.

What it is

A waxy ingredient made from myristyl alcohol and myristic acid, which can come from plant oils such as coconut oil.

An emollient that softens and smooths the skin, and it also makes the product less transparent.

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What it does in a formula

Softens and smoothsOfficial EU function: Skin conditioning - emollient
Keeps skin in good conditionOfficial EU function: Skin conditioning
Makes the formula less see-throughOfficial EU function: Opacifying