Hexyldecyl Laurate

Hexyldecyl Laurate is a cosmetic ingredient used as a skin conditioning - emollient, skin conditioning agent. It is used in 40 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).

INCI nameHEXYLDECYL LAURATE
FunctionSKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING
Prevalence40 products (0.04% of dataset)
Most used inSkincare
EU statusRestricted (annex )
Monthly searches20

Used in

General Moisturizers 25%Body Lotions 20%Serums 7.5%Body Treatments 5%Day Moisturizers 5%Eye Moisturizers 5%

Frequently asked

What does Hexyldecyl Laurate do in skincare?
Hexyldecyl Laurate functions as a skin conditioning - emollient, skin conditioning agent in cosmetic formulas.
Is Hexyldecyl Laurate allowed in cosmetics?
Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
What products contain Hexyldecyl Laurate?
It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially general moisturizers (25% of its uses).

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