INCI name

OCTYLDODECYL STEARATE

Octyldodecyl stearate

An emollient ester of octyldodecanol and stearic acid.

What it is

Octyldodecyl stearate is the ester of 2-octyldodecanol and stearic acid. CosIng lists it as an emollient.

Where it is used

Found in creams, lotions, makeup and lipsticks.

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 reveal whether the raw materials are of plant, animal or synthetic origin.

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.

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