# Isopropyl myristate

Page: https://lovi.care/skincare/ingredients/isopropyl-myristate

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Isopropyl myristate improves skin properties and delivers deep penetration while significantly increasing kallikrein 5 activity without causing irritation. It suits dry skin and oily skin best, and it comes in [serums](https://lovi.care/skincare/ingredients/serum). It layers easily into your daily routine.

[Cutaneous and Ocular Toxicology, 2007](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18058303/) [International Journal of Pharmaceutics, 2019](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31525444/) [International Journal of Pharmaceutics, 2014](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25305378/)

This page shows isopropyl myristate products with a Lovi page. For every product, and a routine built for your skin, use the Lovi app.

### Popular isopropyl myristate products

- [Retin-A Cream](https://lovi.care/skincare/p/retin-a/cream/for/oily-skin) — High fit
- [Obagi Tretinoin Cream 0.05%](https://lovi.care/skincare/p/obagi/tretinoin-cream-0-05/for/oily-skin) — High fit
- [Taro Tretinoin Cream](https://lovi.care/skincare/p/taro/tretinoin-cream/for/combination-skin) — High fit
- [The Face Shop Rice Water Bright Light Cleansing Oil](https://lovi.care/skincare/p/the-face-shop/rice-water-bright-light-cleansing-oil/for/dark-spots) — High fit — [$14.88 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00809ERAM?tag=lovi-care-web-product-20&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)
- [Dermol 500 Lotion](https://lovi.care/skincare/p/dermol/500-lotion/for/dry-skin) — Average fit
- [numbuzin Easy Peasy Cleansing Oil](https://lovi.care/skincare/p/numbuzin/easy-peasy-cleansing-oil/for/dry-skin) — High fit — [$20.04 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09LCWM6X7?tag=lovi-care-web-product-20&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)

### Other isopropyl myristate products

- [Retin-A Cream](https://lovi.care/skincare/p/retin-a/cream/for/oily-skin) — High fit
- [Obagi Tretinoin Cream 0.05%](https://lovi.care/skincare/p/obagi/tretinoin-cream-0-05/for/oily-skin) — High fit
- [Taro Tretinoin Cream](https://lovi.care/skincare/p/taro/tretinoin-cream/for/combination-skin) — High fit
- [The Face Shop Rice Water Bright Light Cleansing Oil](https://lovi.care/skincare/p/the-face-shop/rice-water-bright-light-cleansing-oil/for/dark-spots) — High fit — [$14.88 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00809ERAM?tag=lovi-care-web-product-20&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)
- [numbuzin Easy Peasy Cleansing Oil](https://lovi.care/skincare/p/numbuzin/easy-peasy-cleansing-oil/for/dry-skin) — High fit — [$20.04 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09LCWM6X7?tag=lovi-care-web-product-20&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)
- [Dermol 500 Lotion](https://lovi.care/skincare/p/dermol/500-lotion/for/dry-skin) — Average fit

## What reviewers say about popular isopropyl myristate products

The highlight reviewers mention most for each popular isopropyl myristate product on Lovi.

- Retin-A Cream Initial breakouts ★4.0 · 200+ reviews Smooths skin Dryness and peeling “I had full blown acne, everywhere” [What people say about Cream](https://lovi.care/skincare/p/retin-a/cream/for/oily-skin)
- Obagi Tretinoin Cream 0.05% Transforms skin ★4.9 · 100+ reviews Intense peeling Reduces aging “smooth as a baby” [What people say about Tretinoin Cream 0.05%](https://lovi.care/skincare/p/obagi/tretinoin-cream-0-05/for/oily-skin)
- Taro Tretinoin Cream Reduces fine lines ★4.3 · 800+ reviews Initial skin peeling Smooth, spreadable texture “At 55, my skin looks better than it did in my 30s.” [What people say about Tretinoin Cream](https://lovi.care/skincare/p/taro/tretinoin-cream/for/combination-skin)
- The Face Shop Rice Water Bright Light Cleansing Oil Effective makeup removal ★4.4 · 3.5k+ reviews Eye irritation Lightweight texture “melted off my waterproof mascara easily” [What people say about Rice Water Bright Light Cleansing Oil](https://lovi.care/skincare/p/the-face-shop/rice-water-bright-light-cleansing-oil/for/dark-spots)
- Dermol 500 Lotion Versatile application ★4.9 · 1000+ reviews Excellent texture Hand care “Soap substitute” [What people say about 500 Lotion](https://lovi.care/skincare/p/dermol/500-lotion/for/dry-skin)
- numbuzin Easy Peasy Cleansing Oil Effective makeup removal ★4.7 · 1.7k+ reviews Clean rinse Lightweight texture “melts away waterproof mascara” [What people say about Easy Peasy Cleansing Oil](https://lovi.care/skincare/p/numbuzin/easy-peasy-cleansing-oil/for/dry-skin)

### Isopropyl myristate for dry skin

- [numbuzin Easy Peasy Cleansing Oil](https://lovi.care/skincare/p/numbuzin/easy-peasy-cleansing-oil/for/dry-skin) — High fit — [$20.04 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09LCWM6X7?tag=lovi-care-web-product-20&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)
- [The Face Shop Rice Water Bright Light Cleansing Oil](https://lovi.care/skincare/p/the-face-shop/rice-water-bright-light-cleansing-oil/for/dry-skin) — Average fit — [$14.88 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00809ERAM?tag=lovi-care-web-product-20&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)
- [Dermol 500 Lotion](https://lovi.care/skincare/p/dermol/500-lotion/for/dry-skin) — Average fit
- [Taro Tretinoin Cream](https://lovi.care/skincare/p/taro/tretinoin-cream/for/dry-skin) — Low fit
- [Obagi Tretinoin Cream 0.05%](https://lovi.care/skincare/p/obagi/tretinoin-cream-0-05/for/dry-skin) — Low fit
- [Retin-A Cream](https://lovi.care/skincare/p/retin-a/cream/for/dry-skin) — Caution fit

### Isopropyl myristate for oily skin

- [Obagi Tretinoin Cream 0.05%](https://lovi.care/skincare/p/obagi/tretinoin-cream-0-05/for/oily-skin) — High fit
- [Retin-A Cream](https://lovi.care/skincare/p/retin-a/cream/for/oily-skin) — High fit
- [The Face Shop Rice Water Bright Light Cleansing Oil](https://lovi.care/skincare/p/the-face-shop/rice-water-bright-light-cleansing-oil/for/oily-skin) — Average fit — [$14.88 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00809ERAM?tag=lovi-care-web-product-20&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)
- [Taro Tretinoin Cream](https://lovi.care/skincare/p/taro/tretinoin-cream/for/oily-skin) — Average fit
- [numbuzin Easy Peasy Cleansing Oil](https://lovi.care/skincare/p/numbuzin/easy-peasy-cleansing-oil/for/oily-skin) — Average fit — [$20.04 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09LCWM6X7?tag=lovi-care-web-product-20&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)
- [Dermol 500 Lotion](https://lovi.care/skincare/p/dermol/500-lotion/for/oily-skin) — Warning fit

### Isopropyl myristate for combination skin

- [Taro Tretinoin Cream](https://lovi.care/skincare/p/taro/tretinoin-cream/for/combination-skin) — High fit
- [Obagi Tretinoin Cream 0.05%](https://lovi.care/skincare/p/obagi/tretinoin-cream-0-05/for/combination-skin) — High fit
- [Retin-A Cream](https://lovi.care/skincare/p/retin-a/cream/for/combination-skin) — High fit
- [The Face Shop Rice Water Bright Light Cleansing Oil](https://lovi.care/skincare/p/the-face-shop/rice-water-bright-light-cleansing-oil/for/combination-skin) — Average fit — [$14.88 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00809ERAM?tag=lovi-care-web-product-20&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)
- [numbuzin Easy Peasy Cleansing Oil](https://lovi.care/skincare/p/numbuzin/easy-peasy-cleansing-oil/for/combination-skin) — Average fit — [$20.04 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09LCWM6X7?tag=lovi-care-web-product-20&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)
- [Dermol 500 Lotion](https://lovi.care/skincare/p/dermol/500-lotion/for/combination-skin) — Caution fit

### Isopropyl myristate for sensitive skin

- [The Face Shop Rice Water Bright Light Cleansing Oil](https://lovi.care/skincare/p/the-face-shop/rice-water-bright-light-cleansing-oil/for/sensitive-skin) — Average fit — [$14.88 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00809ERAM?tag=lovi-care-web-product-20&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)
- [numbuzin Easy Peasy Cleansing Oil](https://lovi.care/skincare/p/numbuzin/easy-peasy-cleansing-oil/for/sensitive-skin) — Average fit — [$20.04 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09LCWM6X7?tag=lovi-care-web-product-20&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)
- [Taro Tretinoin Cream](https://lovi.care/skincare/p/taro/tretinoin-cream/for/sensitive-skin) — Low fit
- [Retin-A Cream](https://lovi.care/skincare/p/retin-a/cream/for/sensitive-skin) — Low fit
- [Obagi Tretinoin Cream 0.05%](https://lovi.care/skincare/p/obagi/tretinoin-cream-0-05/for/sensitive-skin) — Low fit
- [Dermol 500 Lotion](https://lovi.care/skincare/p/dermol/500-lotion/for/sensitive-skin) — Caution fit

### Isopropyl myristate for acne-prone skin

- [Obagi Tretinoin Cream 0.05%](https://lovi.care/skincare/p/obagi/tretinoin-cream-0-05/for/acne-prone-skin) — High fit
- [Taro Tretinoin Cream](https://lovi.care/skincare/p/taro/tretinoin-cream/for/acne-prone-skin) — High fit
- [The Face Shop Rice Water Bright Light Cleansing Oil](https://lovi.care/skincare/p/the-face-shop/rice-water-bright-light-cleansing-oil/for/acne-prone-skin) — Average fit — [$14.88 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00809ERAM?tag=lovi-care-web-product-20&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)
- [numbuzin Easy Peasy Cleansing Oil](https://lovi.care/skincare/p/numbuzin/easy-peasy-cleansing-oil/for/acne-prone-skin) — Average fit — [$20.04 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09LCWM6X7?tag=lovi-care-web-product-20&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)
- [Retin-A Cream](https://lovi.care/skincare/p/retin-a/cream/for/acne-prone-skin) — Average fit
- [Dermol 500 Lotion](https://lovi.care/skincare/p/dermol/500-lotion/for/acne-prone-skin) — Caution fit

### Isopropyl myristate for mature skin

- [The Face Shop Rice Water Bright Light Cleansing Oil](https://lovi.care/skincare/p/the-face-shop/rice-water-bright-light-cleansing-oil/for/mature-skin) — Average fit — [$14.88 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00809ERAM?tag=lovi-care-web-product-20&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)
- [Retin-A Cream](https://lovi.care/skincare/p/retin-a/cream/for/mature-skin) — Average fit
- [numbuzin Easy Peasy Cleansing Oil](https://lovi.care/skincare/p/numbuzin/easy-peasy-cleansing-oil/for/mature-skin) — Average fit — [$20.04 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09LCWM6X7?tag=lovi-care-web-product-20&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)
- [Obagi Tretinoin Cream 0.05%](https://lovi.care/skincare/p/obagi/tretinoin-cream-0-05/for/mature-skin) — Average fit
- [Taro Tretinoin Cream](https://lovi.care/skincare/p/taro/tretinoin-cream/for/mature-skin) — Average fit
- [Dermol 500 Lotion](https://lovi.care/skincare/p/dermol/500-lotion/for/mature-skin) — Caution fit

## Questions and answers

### What does isopropyl myristate do for the skin?

Isopropyl myristate penetrates the skin very well to help deliver active ingredients. However, it may also clog pores and cause comedones.

[International Journal of Pharmaceutics, 2019](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31525444/) [Cutaneous and Ocular Toxicology, 2007](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18058303/)

### How do you use isopropyl myristate?

Isopropyl myristate may help deliver other active ingredients effectively into the skin due to its superior penetration performance. However, because it is known to cause comedone formation, it is likely to clog pores and may not be suitable for acne-prone skin.

[International Journal of Pharmaceutics, 2019](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31525444/) [Cutaneous and Ocular Toxicology, 2007](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18058303/)

### Should you use isopropyl myristate in the morning or at night?

Isopropyl myristate has no specific restriction for morning or night use. Because it may cause comedone formation, you should monitor your skin for breakouts when using it.

[Cutaneous and Ocular Toxicology, 2007](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18058303/) [International Journal of Pharmaceutics, 2014](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25305378/)

### Can you use isopropyl myristate every day?

You can use isopropyl myristate every day, as repeated application of water-in-oil emulsions containing it causes no skin irritation and positively affects skin properties. Isopropyl myristate shows superior skin penetration performance compared to [liquid paraffin](https://lovi.care/skincare/ingredients/mineral-oil).

[International Journal of Pharmaceutics, 2019](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31525444/)

### Does isopropyl myristate cause purging or irritation?

Isopropyl myristate is unlikely to cause skin irritation when applied in water-in-oil emulsions. However, it may cause comedone formation by clogging pores.

[International Journal of Pharmaceutics, 2019](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31525444/) [Cutaneous and Ocular Toxicology, 2007](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18058303/)

### Which skin types is isopropyl myristate best for?

Isopropyl myristate may work for various skin types depending on the product, with Lovi giving high fit ratings to numbuzin Easy Peasy Cleansing Oil for dry skin and Obagi [Tretinoin](https://lovi.care/skincare/ingredients/tretinoin) Cream 0.05% for oily and acne-prone skin.

## Research on isopropyl myristate

- [Comedogenicity in rabbit: some cosmetic ingredients/vehicles](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18058303/) Isopropyl myristate · Cutaneous and Ocular Toxicology, 2007
- [Topical application of highly concentrated water-in-oil emulsions: Physiological skin parameters and skin penetration in vivo - A pilot study](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31525444/) Isopropyl myristate · International Journal of Pharmaceutics, 2019
- [Influence of lidocaine hydrochloride and penetration enhancers on the barrier function of human skin](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25305378/) Isopropyl myristate · International Journal of Pharmaceutics, 2014

## Brands with isopropyl myristate

- Korean skincare: [numbuzin](https://lovi.care/skincare/brands/numbuzin)
- Korean skincare: [The Face Shop](https://lovi.care/skincare/brands/the-face-shop)
- Skincare: [Taro](https://lovi.care/skincare/brands/taro)
- American skincare: [Retin-A](https://lovi.care/skincare/brands/retin-a)
- American skincare: [Obagi](https://lovi.care/skincare/brands/obagi)
- British skincare: [Dermol](https://lovi.care/skincare/brands/dermol)

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