INCI name

OCTYLDODECYL MYRISTATE

Octyldodecyl myristate

A rich, non-greasy emollient ester.

What it is

Octyldodecyl Myristate is the ester of octyldodecanol (a branched fatty alcohol) and myristic acid. CosIng lists it as an emollient.

Where it is used

Found in creams, lotions, foundations, lipsticks, cleansing balms 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.

EU regulation

This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.

Products with this ingredient (78)

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