Disliked
Octyldodecanol
Explained
Octyldodecanol is a fatty alcohol. It is primarily used to enhance the texture of products.
As an emulsifier, Octyldodecanol helps prevent the oils and waters from separating. It also prevents ingredients from creating foam when shaken.
Octyldodecanol is created by reducing fatty acid to an alcohol.
Due to its high molecular weight, it does not get absorbed into the skin.
See all 5,238 products with Octyldodecanol
Users who like it
31%
Users who avoid it
69%
What it does
Emollient
Having the quality of softening or soothing the skin.
Masking
Obscuring or blocking
Prevalence
Somewhat common
Percentage of products that contain it
5.9%
Top categories
Makeup
Lip Care
Moisturizers
Position
Predominant list placement
Top 25%
Concentration
Concentrations we've seen
6%
References
Products with Octyldodecanol
CosIng Data
CosIng ID
35610
INCI Name
OCTYLDODECANOL
EC #
226-242-9
All Functions
Emollient, Masking, Perfuming
