A synthetic hydrocarbon emollient.
What it is
Hydrogenated polydecene is a saturated synthetic hydrocarbon. It is a stable, odourless emollient with a feel similar to light mineral oil.
Where it is used
Creams, lipsticks, cleansing oils and sunscreens.
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.
Functions
- Skin conditioning – emollient
- Acting as lubricants on the skin surface providing the skin with a soft and smooth appearance.
- Hair conditioning
- Enhancing the appearance and feel of hair. Leaving the hair easy to comb, supple, soft and shiny and/or imparting volume, lightness, gloss, texture, etc.
- Fragrance
- Imparting an odour or taste. Creating a perceivable pleasant smell and/or masking a bad smell.
- Skin conditioning
- Maintaining the skin in good condition.
- Solvent
- Dissolving other components of cosmetics. Solvents are usually liquids (aqueous and nonaqueous).
- 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 (245)
- Revolution Pro Hydra Bright Cream Blush · Revolution
- Revolution Pro Cream Face Wand Trio · Revolution
- Revolution Eye Bright Illuminating Under Eye Concealer · Revolution
- I Heart Revolution Peach Mattifying Primer · Revolution
- Revolution Beauty Makeup Advent Calendar 2025 · Revolution
- Revolution Pro Miracle Pro-Tox Fine Line Fix & Fill Serum · Revolution
- Revolution Skin Wide Awake 10% Vitamin C & Tri-Peptide Brightening Eye Serum · Revolution
- Revolution The Icons Minis Forever · Revolution
- Revolution Hydrate Primer · Revolution
- Jumbo Pure Greek Olive Body Cream Peach Blossom 400ML · KORRES
- Pure Greek Olive Hand Cream Olive Blossom · KORRES
- Pure Greek Olive Hand Cream Sea Salt · KORRES