Cetearyl Isononanoate

Cetearyl Isononanoate is a cosmetic ingredient used as a skin conditioning - emollient, hair conditioning agent. It is used in 330 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).

INCI nameCETEARYL ISONONANOATE
FunctionSKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING
CAS number111937-03-2
Prevalence330 products (0.36% of dataset)
Most used inSkincare
EU statusRestricted (annex )
Monthly searches70

Used in

General Moisturizers 21.5%Serums 10%Makeup Removers 9.1%Night Moisturizers 8.8%Sunscreens 6.7%Day Moisturizers 4.8%

Frequently asked

What does Cetearyl Isononanoate do in skincare?
Cetearyl Isononanoate functions as a skin conditioning - emollient, hair conditioning agent in cosmetic formulas.
Is Cetearyl Isononanoate allowed in cosmetics?
Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
What products contain Cetearyl Isononanoate?
It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially general moisturizers (21.5% of its uses).

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