Ethyl Nicotinate

Ethyl Nicotinate (Warming Agent) — vasodilator effect, may cause redness and tingling on the skin.

Ethyl Nicotinate is classified as use with caution — it can be a valuable ingredient, but is more likely to cause irritation or sensitivity for some skin types than a plain "safe" ingredient, so patch testing is worth doing first.

Ethyl Nicotinate has a comedogenic rating of 0 out of 5, meaning it is not known to clog pores and is generally considered safe for acne-prone skin.

Ethyl Nicotinate is classified as a warming in the Pure Moonlight ingredient database. That classification reflects its primary functional role in a skincare formula.