An ester of linoleic acid used as an emollient.
What it is
Ethyl linoleate is the ester of ethyl alcohol and linoleic acid, an unsaturated fatty acid. CosIng lists it as an emollient and for perfuming.
Where it is used
Used in creams, serums, oils and hair care products.
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 linoleic acid is of plant or synthetic origin.
Functions
- Skin conditioning – emollient
- Acting as lubricants on the skin surface providing the skin with a soft and smooth appearance.
- Perfuming
- Used for perfume and aromatic raw materials.
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.
Products with this ingredient (44)
- Edelweiss Intense Smoothing Day Cream · The Body Shop
- White Pine Meno-Reverse™ Volumizing Serum-In-Moisturizer · KORRES
- Santorini Grape Velvet Skin Drink · KORRES
- White Pine Meno-Reverse™ Restorative Overnight Facial · KORRES
- Mini Santorini Grape Velvet Skin Drink 15ML · KORRES
- 4-in-1 Grooming Oil Barber Recipe for Men · KORRES
- Greek Yoghurt Probiotic Intense Cream · KORRES
- Nail Polish Corrector Stick · ArtDeco
- Light Luminous Foundation · ArtDeco
- Odżywka do paznokci 7,2 ml – Protein Shot Nail Hardener · NEONAIL
- Odżywka do paznokci 7,2 ml – Intense Repair Nail Hardener · NEONAIL
- Nourishing Nail Care Set · NEONAIL