Cetyl Ethylhexanoate: effective % & pH 세틸에틸헥사노에이트
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⚡ Quick answer: Cetyl Ethylhexanoate: effective concentration 2–15% in sunscreens and makeup bases, optimal pH not relevant; it is an oil phase ingredient, evidence Moderate. Pure texture engineering. If your sunscreen rolls off under makeup, esters like this and the film formers around them are where to look.
How much Cetyl Ethylhexanoate actually works? Here's the dosage, pH and evidence — the formulator-level read behind the % on a Korean label.
| Effective % | 2–15% in sunscreens and makeup bases |
|---|---|
| Optimal pH | not relevant; it is an oil phase ingredient |
| Evidence | Moderate |
| Onset | immediate (feel) |
What the % on the label really means
Pure texture engineering. If your sunscreen rolls off under makeup, esters like this and the film formers around them are where to look.
⚠️ Ceiling: Loaded heavily it can pill under layers, which is a common complaint with filter-rich formulas.
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✍️ Written & reviewed by the KoreaPlus Editorial team — dermatologist-informed, cosmetic-science researched & source-cited. Last reviewed: 2026-08-23.
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