C20-40 Alcohols

C20-40 Alcohols is a cosmetic ingredient used as a surfactant - emulsifying, emulsion stabilising agent. It is used in 40 products in our dataset. It carries no restriction under the EU Cosmetics Regulation annexes.

INCI nameC20-40 ALCOHOLS
FunctionSURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, EMULSION STABILISING, SKIN CONDITIONING, LIGHT STABILIZER
CAS number222400-16-0
Prevalence40 products (0.04% of dataset)
Most used inMakeup
EU statusNo annex restriction
Monthly searches10

Used in

Eyebrows 42.5%Eyeliners 15%Lip Moisturizers 7.5%BB, CC, Tinted Moisturizers 5%Lipsticks 5%Blushes 2.5%

Frequently asked

What does C20-40 Alcohols do in skincare?
C20-40 Alcohols functions as a surfactant - emulsifying, emulsion stabilising agent in cosmetic formulas.
What products contain C20-40 Alcohols?
It is most commonly found in Makeup products, especially eyebrows (42.5% of its uses).

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