A light hydrocarbon emollient.
What it is
Isohexadecane is a branched hydrocarbon. It is a light, non-greasy emollient and solvent that spreads easily and evaporates slowly.
Where it is used
Found in makeup removers, creams, foundations and hair 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.
Functions
- Skin conditioning – emollient
- Acting as lubricants on the skin surface providing the skin with a soft and smooth appearance.
- Solvent
- Dissolving other components of cosmetics. Solvents are usually liquids (aqueous and nonaqueous).
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.
Products with this ingredient (520)
- Beautiful Day Ultimate Hydration Body Cream · Bath & Body Works
- Vitamin E Cream Cleanser · The Body Shop
- Vitamin E Quench Sheet Mask · The Body Shop
- Guarana and Coffee Energising Moisturiser For Men · The Body Shop
- Relove Glow Up Liquid Highlighter · Revolution
- Revolution Superdewy Liquid Highlighter · Revolution
- Revolution IRL Filter Longwear Foundation · Revolution
- Revolution Eye Bright Illuminating Under Eye Concealer · Revolution
- Revolution Bright Light Bronzing Drops · Revolution
- Revolution Bright Light Blush Drops Pink Rosie · Revolution
- Revolution Bright Light Glow Drops Golden Star Dew · Revolution
- Revolution Pro Miracle Serum · Revolution