Decyltetradecanol

Decyltetradecanol is a cosmetic ingredient used as a skin conditioning - emollient, skin conditioning agent. It is used in 11 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).

INCI nameDECYLTETRADECANOL
FunctionSKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING
CAS number58670-89-6
EC number261-385-0
Prevalence11 products (0.01% of dataset)
Most used inMakeup
EU statusRestricted (annex )

Used in

Blushes 36.4%Other Styling 18.2%Conditioners 9.1%Hair Oils 9.1%Lip Masks 9.1%Lipsticks 9.1%

Frequently asked

What does Decyltetradecanol do in skincare?
Decyltetradecanol functions as a skin conditioning - emollient, skin conditioning agent in cosmetic formulas.
Is Decyltetradecanol allowed in cosmetics?
Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
What products contain Decyltetradecanol?
It is most commonly found in Makeup products, especially blushes (36.4% of its uses).

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