Octadecene

Octadecene is a cosmetic ingredient used as a solvent, viscosity controlling agent. It is used in 41 products in our dataset. It carries no restriction under the EU Cosmetics Regulation annexes.

INCI nameOCTADECENE
FunctionSOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING
CAS number27070-58-2
EC number248-205-6
Prevalence41 products (0.04% of dataset)
Most used inMakeup
EU statusNo annex restriction
Monthly searches140

Used in

Eyeliners 17.1%General Moisturizers 17.1%Hand Cream 14.6%Eyeshadows 9.8%Foundations 7.3%Body Lotions 4.9%

Frequently asked

What does Octadecene do in skincare?
Octadecene functions as a solvent, viscosity controlling agent in cosmetic formulas.
What products contain Octadecene?
It is most commonly found in Makeup products, especially eyeliners (17.1% of its uses).

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