Isopropyl Lauroyl Sarcosinate

Ingredients Details & Usage Documents Isopropyl Lauroyl Sarcosinate A premium lightweight emollient and formulation aid that delivers silky slip, elegant spreadability and a refined, non-greasy finish across skincare, sun care and color cosmetic systems. INCI Name: Isopropyl Lauroyl Sarcosinate Appearance: Clear to pale yellow liquid Solubility: Oil soluble; compatible with a broad range of cosmetic emollients, esters and oils Function: Emollient, sensory modifier, pigment wetting agent, dispersing aid, formulation carrier Isopropyl Lauroyl Sarcosinate is a high-performance emollient designed for formulations where elegant skin feel, efficient spreading and low greasiness are important. It provides a light, silky sensory profile that can help reduce the heavy or oily character of richer emollient systems while improving overall application and after-feel. Its excellent wetting and spreading properties make it especially valuable in color cosmetics, sun care, facial oils, treatment serums and lightweight emulsions. It can help improve the distribution of pigments, powders and oil-soluble ingredients while contributing a smooth, refined finish that works well in both prestige skincare and performance-driven cosmetic formulations. Lightweight Emollient Silky Skin Feel Low Greasiness Pigment Wetting Oil Soluble Color Cosmetic Compatible Sun Care Compatible Premium Sensory Supplied as a cosmetic raw material for formulation use. Performance Profile Elegant Slip Without a Heavy Finish Isopropyl Lauroyl Sarcosinate combines strong spreading performance with a light, silky after-feel, making it particularly useful when a formulation needs improved glide and emolliency without excessive oiliness. It can help refine the sensory profile of oils, esters and lipid-rich systems while maintaining a smooth, premium finish. Its wetting and dispersing properties also make it useful beyond basic emolliency. In color cosmetics and sun care, it can support more uniform distribution of pigments, powders and oil-dispersible materials, helping improve application consistency and overall formulation elegance. Key Benefits Provides lightweight emolliency with a silky, non-heavy finish. Improves spreadability and glide during application. Helps reduce the greasy feel of richer oil-phase systems. Supports efficient wetting and dispersion of pigments and powders. Useful as a carrier for oil-soluble cosmetic ingredients. Enhances the sensory profile of skincare, sun care and makeup formulations. Why Formulators Choose It Versatile performance across skincare and color cosmetics. Combines emolliency with useful wetting and dispersing properties. Supports elegant, lightweight product textures. Compatible with many commonly used esters, emollients and cosmetic oils. Useful in both anhydrous systems and the oil phase of emulsions. Particularly valuable where improved pigment or powder distribution is required. Suggested Use Levels 2–5% in lightweight serums, emulsions and daily skincare. 5–15% in facial oils, sun care, primers and color cosmetics. 10–30% in anhydrous systems, pigment dispersions and specialized emollient blends. Ideal Applications Facial serums and treatment oils Lightweight moisturizers Sunscreen and sun care formulations Foundations and skin tints Primers Lip products Color cosmetic dispersions Pressed and liquid makeup Hair serums and finishing products Anhydrous treatment systems Formulation Notes Incorporate into the oil phase or anhydrous phase of the formulation. Compatible with many cosmetic esters, hydrocarbons, silicones and botanical oils. Can be used to pre-wet pigments and powders before incorporation into the finished formula. Useful for reducing heaviness in richer emollient blends. Can be combined with C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Isoamyl Laurate, Squalane, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride and other lightweight emollients. Evaluate pigment dispersion, viscosity and long-term stability within the complete formulation. Designed for formulations where refined sensory performance, efficient spreading and multifunctional oil-phase compatibility are important. Documents Certificate of Analysis (COA) Safety Data Sheet (SDS)