Disliked
C13-16 Isoparaffin
Can worsen Oily Skin
Some ingredients are known to potentially contribute to excess oil or shine, but they don't affect everyone the same way. Skin can be oily for many reasons, so it's always a good idea to consider your unique skin needs when choosing products.
Explained
This ingredient is a solvent, texture enhancer, and emollient.
Solvents help other ingredients dissolve in a product. It adds a 'silky' texture to products and is thus considered a silicone alternative.
See all 187 products with C13-16 Isoparaffin
Users who like it
16%
Users who avoid it
84%
What it does
Solvent
Capable of dissolving another substance.
Prevalence
Less common
Percentage of products that contain it
0.1%
Top categories
Makeup
Treatments
Moisturizers
Position
Predominant list placement
Top 25%
References
CosIng Data
CosIng ID
32237
INCI Name
C13-16 ISOPARAFFIN
EC #
 271-370-0
All Functions
Solvent
