A mixture of branched hydrocarbons used as a solvent and emollient.
What it is
C13-14 isoalkane (formerly C13-14 isoparaffin) is a mixture of branched aliphatic hydrocarbons with 13 or 14 carbon atoms. CosIng lists it as solvent and skin conditioning.
Where it is used
Found in creams, serums, lotions and make-up, often as part of ready-made thickener blends.
Limits of interpretation
The INCI list shows which ingredients are present, not how much of each. Above 1%, ingredients are listed in descending order of weight; below 1% the order is free.
It frequently enters a formula as part of a supplier blend, so its own share cannot be read from the label.
Functions
- Solvent
- Dissolving other components of cosmetics. Solvents are usually liquids (aqueous and nonaqueous).
- Skin conditioning – miscellaneous
- Enhancing the appearance of dry and/or damaged skin by reducing flaking and restoring suppleness.
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.
Products with this ingredient (56)
- Scalpel koncentrat ekspresowo wyszczuplający nocna liposukcja · Eveline Cosmetics
- Luksusowy wygładzający krem-serum z 24k złotem 30+ · Eveline Cosmetics
- Hialuronowy mezo-koktail poprawiający sprężystość skóry 40+ · Eveline Cosmetics
- Peptydowy mezo-reduktor głębokich zmarszczek i bruzd 50+ · Eveline Cosmetics
- Ceramidowy mezo-booster 60+ · Eveline Cosmetics
- Krem do twarzy wygładzający AHA/BHA+ · Eveline Cosmetics
- Krem nawilżający · Eveline Cosmetics
- Krem nawilżająco–odżywczy · Eveline Cosmetics
- Krem–maska regenerująca na noc „Sleeping Mask” · Eveline Cosmetics
- Lipidowy mezo-koncentrat 70+ · Eveline Cosmetics
- Bogaty krem regenerujący Sleeping Mask Effect · Eveline Cosmetics
- Dr Irena Eris Zestaw AUTHORITY 50 ml + 15 ml + 15 ml + prezent · Dr Irena Eris