Ethyl Linoleate

Ethyl Linoleate is a cosmetic ingredient used as a skin conditioning - emollient, perfuming agent. It is used in 135 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).

INCI nameETHYL LINOLEATE
FunctionSKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, PERFUMING
CAS number544-35-4
EC number208-868-4
Prevalence135 products (0.15% of dataset)
Most used inSkincare
EU statusRestricted (annex )
Monthly searches70

Used in

Serums 17.8%General Moisturizers 16.3%Oils 8.9%Facial Treatments 8.1%Face Cleansers 5.9%Exfoliators 3.7%

Frequently asked

What does Ethyl Linoleate do in skincare?
Ethyl Linoleate functions as a skin conditioning - emollient, perfuming agent in cosmetic formulas.
Is Ethyl Linoleate allowed in cosmetics?
Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
What products contain Ethyl Linoleate?
It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially serums (17.8% of its uses).

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