Isopropyl Myristate
Isopropyl Myristate is a lightweight, non-greasy emollient commonly used in UK skincare and makeup to help products glide smoothly onto the skin. It gives creams, lotions and lip products a silky feel and improves their spreadability without leaving an oily residue. Shoppers often find it in moisturisers, foundations, eye creams and hair serums.
How it works in skincare
In cosmetics and skincare Isopropyl Myristate acts as an emollient and texture enhancer that softens the skin and reduces the greasiness of heavier oils and butters. It works by forming a light, breathable film on the surface while helping other ingredients penetrate more evenly, giving formulations a luxurious, silky slip and elegant after-feel that absorbs quickly.
Key benefits
- Provides a smooth, silky feel to creams and lotions
- Improves spreadability and even application of makeup
- Reduces greasy or heavy texture in oil-rich formulas
- Helps products absorb quickly without residue
- Enhances the overall sensory experience of skincare
- Works well in both facial and body moisturisers
Best for
normal skin, combination skin, oily skin, acne-prone skin
Where it comes from
Isopropyl Myristate is produced by combining myristic acid, a fatty acid naturally found in coconut oil and palm kernel oil, with isopropyl alcohol.
Products with Isopropyl Myristate
Not every product on UK Lips lists a full ingredient breakdown — so there may be many more formulas that contain Isopropyl Myristate than we can show here. These are the comparisons where we’ve confirmed it in the listed ingredients.