Octyldodecyl Lactate
Octyldodecyl Lactate is a cosmetic ingredient used as a skin conditioning - emollient agent. It is used in 5 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).
| INCI name | OCTYLDODECYL LACTATE |
| Function | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT |
| CAS number | 57568-20-4 |
| Prevalence | 5 products (0.01% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Makeup |
| EU status | Restricted (annex ) |
| Monthly searches | 20 |
Used in
Blushes 20%Eyeshadows 20%Foundations 20%General Moisturizers 20%Highlighters 20%
Frequently asked
- What does Octyldodecyl Lactate do in skincare?
- Octyldodecyl Lactate functions as a skin conditioning - emollient agent in cosmetic formulas.
- Is Octyldodecyl Lactate allowed in cosmetics?
- Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
- What products contain Octyldodecyl Lactate?
- It is most commonly found in Makeup products, especially blushes (20% of its uses).
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