A synthetic branched ester used as an emollient.
What it is
Ethylhexyl isononanoate is the ester of 2-ethylhexanol and isononanoic acid, a light, branched-chain oily liquid. CosIng lists it as an emollient.
Where it is used
Found in creams, lotions, sunscreens, makeup and cleansing oils.
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 label does not show the amount used.
Functions
- Skin conditioning – emollient
- Acting as lubricants on the skin surface providing the skin with a soft and smooth appearance.
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.
Products with this ingredient (23)
- Beauty Balm Serum Boosted Skin Tint · Anastasia Beverly Hills
- Nutricurls Mascarilla Deep Treatment para Ondas y Rizos · Wella Professionals
- EIMI Soft Twirl · Wella Professionals
- EIMI Curl Shaper · Wella Professionals
- EIMI Nutricurls Soft Twirl Mousse · Wella Professionals
- EIMI Nutricurls Curl Shaper · Wella Professionals
- Nutricurls Waves Shampoo · Wella Professionals
- Nutricurls Milky Waves Nourishing Spray · Wella Professionals
- Nutricurls Micellar Curls Shampoo · Wella Professionals
- Nutricurls Deep Treatment Waves & Curls Mask · Wella Professionals
- Nutricurls Curlixir Defining Balm · Wella Professionals
- Nutricurls Cleansing Waves & Curls Conditioner · Wella Professionals