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 nameOCTYLDODECYL LACTATE
FunctionSKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
CAS number57568-20-4
Prevalence5 products (0.01% of dataset)
Most used inMakeup
EU statusRestricted (annex )
Monthly searches20

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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