A light hydrocarbon used as a solvent.
What it is
C13-15 alkane is a mixture of saturated hydrocarbons with 13 to 15 carbon atoms. CosIng lists it as a solvent.
Where it is used
Used in creams, serums, makeup and hair care as a light, spreadable ingredient, sometimes in place of volatile silicones.
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.
The INCI name does not reveal whether the hydrocarbons come from petroleum or from plant raw materials.
Functions
- Solvent
- Dissolving other components of cosmetics. Solvents are usually liquids (aqueous and nonaqueous).
EU regulation
EU · Annex II, entry 875Distillates (petroleum), hydrotreated middle, except if the full refining history is known and it can be shown that the substance from which it is produced is not a carcinogen
- As of
- 3 November 2026 · (EC) 2009/1223
Products with this ingredient (164)
- Freestyle Multi-Tasking Colour · The Body Shop
- XX Revolution Skin Blur Soft Focus Skin Tint · Revolution
- Revolution Colour Filter Correcting Concealer · Revolution
- Revolution Skin Silk Serum Foundation · Revolution
- Revolution IRL Filter Finish Concealer · Revolution
- Revolution Bright Light Face Glow · Revolution
- HERKKÄ Soothing Cleansing Milk · Lumene
- Soothing Cleansing Milk · Lumene
- HELLÄ Moisturizing Cleansing Cream · Lumene
- Natural Glow Fluid Foundation SPF20 · Lumene
- CC Color Correcting Cream SPF20 · Lumene
- Glow Boost Hair Oil · Lumene