A synthetic hydrocarbon polymer used as an emollient and viscosity-controlling ingredient.
What it is
Hydrogenated poly(C6-14 olefin) is a synthetic hydrocarbon obtained by polymerising olefins with 6 to 14 carbon atoms and then hydrogenating the product. CosIng lists it as an emollient, skin-conditioning and viscosity-controlling agent.
Where it is used
Used in creams, lotions, makeup, lip products 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 INCI name does not show the molecular weight, which determines whether the material is a light or a thick oil.
Functions
- Skin conditioning – emollient
- Acting as lubricants on the skin surface providing the skin with a soft and smooth appearance.
- Skin conditioning
- Maintaining the skin in good condition.
- Viscosity controlling
- Increasing or decreasing the viscosity (thickness) of cosmetics.
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.
Products with this ingredient (22)
- Rice Toner · I’m From
- Eyegasm kredka do oczu długotrwała · Paese
- Eyegasm kredka do oczu kajal kohl · Paese
- Róż i pomadka w płynie · Eveline Cosmetics
- Regenerujący olejek-serum do ust · Eveline Cosmetics
- Antyoksydacyjny mezo-krem rozświetlający · Eveline Cosmetics
- Made to Last Definition Lips · Pupa Milano
- Gel Kajal & Eyeliner 2in1 Line & Define Waterproof 050 · trend !t up
- Gel Kajal & Eyeliner 2in1 Line & Define Waterproof 060 · trend !t up
- Gel Kajal & Eyeliner 2in1 Line & Define Waterproof 030 · trend !t up
- Gel Kajal & Eyeliner 2in1 Line & Define Waterproof 010 · trend !t up
- Vanilla PDRN Hyaluronic Acid Volufroshot Lip Glowy Balm · Wati Skin

