Octyldodecyl Oleate

Octyldodecyl Oleate is a cosmetic ingredient used as a skin conditioning - emollient agent. It is used in 29 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).

INCI nameOCTYLDODECYL OLEATE
FunctionSKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
CAS number22801-45-2
EC number245-228-3
Prevalence29 products (0.03% of dataset)
Most used inSkincare
EU statusRestricted (annex )
Monthly searches20

Used in

General Moisturizers 20.7%Sunscreens 17.2%Serums 10.3%Hair Oils 6.9%BB, CC, Tinted Moisturizers 3.4%Blushes 3.4%

Frequently asked

What does Octyldodecyl Oleate do in skincare?
Octyldodecyl Oleate functions as a skin conditioning - emollient agent in cosmetic formulas.
Is Octyldodecyl Oleate 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 Oleate?
It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially general moisturizers (20.7% of its uses).

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