What is Ethylhexyl Palmitate?
Skin conditioning, emollient
Ethylhexyl Palmitate is an emollient that softens the skin surface.
This ingredient is listed in CosIng, the EU's cosmetic ingredient database. CosIng lists what it's used for as: Skin conditioning, emollient, Perfuming.
CosIng function classes are the EU's standard list of the jobs an ingredient does inside a product, such as moisturizing, emulsifying, or preserving.
Anything to watch out for?
Some products' ingredient lists mark this ingredient as below. If a mark's reason fits your skin, it is the ingredient to weigh in those products.
- This ingredient is on pore-clogging ingredient lists, which matters most for skin that breaks out easily.
- Marked this way on 120 products.
- This is a fungal-acne trigger, one of the ingredients people with fungal acne avoid.
- Marked this way on 36 products.
Each mark comes from matching the product's full ingredient list against lists for fragrance, labeled fragrance allergens, drying alcohols, essential oils, fungal acne, pore clogging, and pregnancy caution.
Which products feature it?
10 of the 2320 products we've checked feature this as a key ingredient. Products that disclose a concentration or list it near the top of the ingredient list come first.
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Key: Ethylhexyl Palmitate (#1 on the ingredient list), Sorbeth-30 Tetraoleate, Squalane
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Transforms into a soft milky texture upon contact with water, rinsing clean without heavy residue.
plausible, not testedHelps dissolve daily makeup, excess sebum, and impurities while maintaining a smooth, hydrated feel.
plausible, not testedFormulated with 5% Olive Squalane and a blend of Jojoba, Sunflower, and Grape Seed Oils to help support skin’s natural moisture while cleansing.
partly backedDesigned to cleanse thoroughly without stripping.
overstatedGentle enough for everyday use, including dry and sensitive skin types. Ideal as the first step in a double cleansing routine
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heimish
All Clean Balm
Key: Ethylhexyl Palmitate (#1 on the ingredient list), Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, PEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate
6 claims, summarized
- Don't count on:
- less visible pores · better hydration
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Gently melts away heavy makeup while thoroughly removing sebum and blackheads. Leaves skin moist after cleansing, without tightness, and finishes refreshingly without a 2nd cleanse. All-in-one cleansing balm (herb scent).
plausible, not testedCleanses 93% of pore impurities with just 1 use.
no supporting source foundImmediate blackhead improvement of 67.51%.
no supporting source foundImmediate skin moisturization improvement of 108.89%.
no supporting source foundEye irritation test completed.
no supporting source foundSkin low-irritation test completed.
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Key: Ethylhexyl Palmitate (#1 on the ingredient list), Charcoal Extract, PEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate
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Olive Young No.1 cleansing balm for convenient and clean scraping
no supporting source found
Key: Ethylhexyl Palmitate (#1 on the ingredient list), Sorbeth-30 Tetraoleate, Synthetic Wax
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Using the built-in spatula, dispense an appropriate amount onto dry hands and face, cleanse as if massaging gently, then rinse off with lukewarm water.
backed by evidenceFor eye makeup with high staying power, we recommend leaving it on the eye area for 1-2 minutes to give the makeup enough time to melt, then massaging.
plausible, not testedA carrot cleansing balm that melts blackheads
overstatedOver 1.02 million units sold! The cleansing balm sold out 17 times
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Key: Ethylhexyl Palmitate (#1 on the ingredient list), Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Sorbeth-30 Tetraoleate
4 claims, summarized
- Don't count on:
- better hydration · less shine
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Low molecular weight oil removes makeup and impurities inside pores.
overstatedIt contains 8D complex low molecular weight hyaluronic acid, keeping the skin moist after cleansing.
overstatedLight and moist pore deep cleansing
overstatedIt adsorbs excess oil and leaves moisture.
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Key: Ethylhexyl Palmitate (#1 on the ingredient list), Sorbeth-30 Tetraoleate, Sorbitan Sesquioleate
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※ Because no artificial colourant is used, colour fading may occur depending on how it is stored.
partly backedHeartleaf Pore Control Cleansing Oil
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beplain
Mung Bean Cleansing Oil
Key: Ethylhexyl Palmitate (#1 on the ingredient list), Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Sorbeth-30 Tetraoleate
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Pore confidence, mung bean
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Key: Ethylhexyl Palmitate (#1 on the ingredient list), Sorbeth-30 Tetraoleate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
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In the case of a functional cosmetic, review completion status by the Korea Food and Drug Administration under the Cosmetics Act: none
backed by evidenceA magic cleansing oil where pores disappear at the same time as makeup!
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Key: Ethylhexyl Palmitate (#2 on the ingredient list), Zea Mays (Corn) Germ Oil, Sorbeth-30 Tetraoleate
Isntree
Yam Root Vegan Milk Cleanser
It's made for better hydration.
Key: Ethylhexyl Palmitate (#3 on the ingredient list), Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil 30%, Dioscorea Japonica Root Extract
32 claims, summarized
- Only partly backed:
- better hydration · firmer skin · better barrier support
- Tests passed:
- skin irritation
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Seaweed extract, lotus root extract, kelp extract, okra fruit extract
backed by evidenceSkin-friendly plant oil sunflower seed oil 30%
backed by evidencePlant-derived surfactants coco-glucoside, arachidyl glucoside
backed by evidenceYam cleansing milk that protects the sensitive skin barrier
plausible, not testedClean and moist with cleansing power added to a gentle milk #YamBarrierMilk
plausible, not testedChewy milk texture that softly adheres / Containing Andong yam x phyto mucin, the chewy milk texture softly adheres to the skin
plausible, not testedClean and moist without needing double cleansing
partly backedAndong yam rich in phyto mucin forms a strong moisture barrier, keeping skin moist even after cleansing
partly backedpH 5.5(±1) Mild cleansing | Rich & Creamy texture | Protects skin barrier
partly backedChewy milk texture with Andong yam and plant mucin
partly backedEffective cleansing power with just one milk, no double cleansing needed
partly backedA moisture barrier that fills skin moist as if applying skincare while cleansing
partly backedA low-irritation, mildly acidic formula that can be used comfortably even on the eye area
partly backedClean cleansing power with just one yam milk, no double cleansing needed
partly backedUltrafine dust cleansing power +95%
partly backedInorganic sunscreen cleansing power +93%
partly backedHuman application test completed for cleansing effect of sunscreen (inorganic) after one use (Inc.) Human Skin Clinical Trial Center | 2026.02.09~2026.02.10 | 23 adult women | individual differences may exist
partly backedHuman application test completed for ultrafine dust cleansing effect after one use (Inc.) Corederm Skin Science Institute | 2021.12.20~2021.12.21 | 21 adult women | individual differences may exist
partly backedComfortable cleansing for skin with naturally derived cleansing ingredients / Gentle yet powerful cleansing with high-content skin-friendly plant oils and plant-derived surfactants!
partly backedA skincare cleanser that stays moist with no chance to dry out after cleansing
partly backedWith plant milk complex, a moisture barrier that fills skin moistly as if applying skincare while cleansing
partly backedAfter 4 weeks of use, skin moisture level improvement 29.29%
partly backedAfter 4 weeks of use, skin barrier improvement 14.77%
partly backedHuman application test completed for improvement in skin moisture level and transepidermal water loss (TEWL) after 4 weeks of use (Inc.) Maridiem Skin Science Institute | 2026.04.13~2026.05.15 | 20 adult women | individual differences may exist
partly backedMildly acidic formula with pH 5.0 (±0.5), close to healthy skin pH, providing a moist finish without tightness
partly backedEye irritation test completed / Sensitive skin irritation test completed (Inc.) Human Skin Clinical Trial Center 2026.02.03~2026.02.05 | 33 adult men and women / Primary skin irritation test completed (Inc.) Corederm Skin Science Institute 2021.12.21~2021.12.24 | 33 adult women
partly backedVEGAN FORMULA This product has been certified vegan with no animal-derived ingredients used or added.
partly backedWith yam's moisturizing essence, a comfortable skin barrier with each cleanse
overstatedPhyto cleansing that protects the moisture barrier with K-mucin Andong yam
no supporting source found'Isntree Yam Vegan Milk Cleanser' eye irritation alternative evaluation test (HET-CAM Test) completed (Inc.) Maridiem Skin Science Institute | 2021.12.27~2021.12.31 | 30 adult women | individual differences may exist
no supporting source foundA low-irritation mildly acidic milk that is comfortable even on delicate eye area
no supporting source foundEASY ENTRY to ACTIVE GREEN A high-performance green beauty brand focused on researching skin-safe ingredients.
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