Oenothera Biennis Oil

Oenothera Biennis Oil is a cosmetic ingredient used as a skin conditioning - emollient agent. It appears in about 1% of cosmetic products in our 90,000+ product dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).

INCI nameOENOTHERA BIENNIS OIL
FunctionSKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
CAS number90028-66-3
EC number289-859-2
Prevalence787 products (0.85% of dataset)
Most used inSkincare
EU statusRestricted (annex )
Monthly searches30

Used in

General Moisturizers 16.5%Oils 12.5%Serums 9.1%Makeup Removers 6.4%Eye Moisturizers 5.1%Night Moisturizers 4.4%

Frequently asked

What does Oenothera Biennis Oil do in skincare?
Oenothera Biennis Oil functions as a skin conditioning - emollient agent in cosmetic formulas.
Is Oenothera Biennis Oil allowed in cosmetics?
Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
What products contain Oenothera Biennis Oil?
It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially general moisturizers (16.5% of its uses).

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