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Diisostearyl malate: is it comedogenic? What it does in skincare

INCI name: Diisostearyl Malate

Acne verdict Low clog risk

Not a known pore-clogger

  • ComedogenicNo published rating
  • IrritancyNo published rating

What it does

Thick, glossy ester common in lipstick.

  • Emollient
  • Skin conditioning
  • Surfactant

Diisostearyl malate in plain English

Diisostearyl malate is a thick, glossy emollient ester common in lipsticks and balms. There is little direct comedogenic data on it. In formulas it is used for emollient, skin conditioning and surfactant.

Is diisostearyl malate bad for acne?

Not based on the evidence we have. Diisostearyl malate is not a known pore-clogger. Our checker rates it as fine for acne-prone skin, so judge by how your own skin reacts.

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Also called

  • Diisostearyl Malate

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Frequently asked questions

Is diisostearyl malate comedogenic?

There is no published comedogenic rating for diisostearyl malate in Fulton's 1989 table, and it is not known as a pore-clogger.

What does diisostearyl malate do in skincare?

In short: thick, glossy ester common in lipstick. In formulas it is used for emollient, skin conditioning and surfactant.

How can I check if a product with diisostearyl malate is acne-safe?

Paste the product's full ingredient list into the free breakoutLabs acne-safe checker. It decodes every ingredient, flags commonly cited pore-cloggers and irritants, and points out acne fighters.

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