An ester of ethanol and oleic acid used as an emollient.
What it is
Ethyl oleate is the ester of ethyl alcohol and oleic acid; it is a light, oily liquid. CosIng lists it as an emollient and perfuming ingredient.
Where it is used
Used in body oils, creams, lotions, makeup and perfumed 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 oleic acid is of plant or animal 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 (48)
- Prodigieuse Hyalu Boost The Smoothing Glow Gel-Cream · Nuxe
- Edelweiss Intense Smoothing Day Cream · The Body Shop
- Glow Renew Night Serum · Lumene
- Anti-Wrinkle & Revitalize Oil Serum · Lumene
- Natural Glow Instant Radiance Primer · Lumene
- Invisible Illumination Instant Glow UV Primer SPF30 · Lumene
- White Pine Meno-Reverse™ Volumizing Serum-In-Moisturizer · KORRES
- White Pine Meno-Reverse™ Restorative Overnight Facial · KORRES
- Nail Polish Corrector Stick · ArtDeco
- Light Luminous Foundation · ArtDeco
- High Protection Hyaluronic Fluid SPF 50 · ArtDeco
- Odżywka do paznokci 7,2 ml – Protein Shot Nail Hardener · NEONAIL