A liquid wax ester used as an emollient.
What it is
Oleyl erucate is the ester of oleyl alcohol and erucic acid, both unsaturated long-chain compounds. CosIng lists it as an emollient.
Where it is used
Used in creams, lotions, lip products, hair care and makeup.
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 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.
Products with this ingredient (42)
- Color Sensational® Matte · Maybelline
- Color Sensational® Cream · Maybelline
- Anti-Wrinkle & Revitalize Oil Serum · Lumene
- Oat Milk Oil Cleanser · Lumene
- Anti-Wrinkle & Revitalize Rich Day Cream · Lumene
- Moisture Balm · Lumene
- Anti-wrinkle & Firm Night Moisturizer · Lumene
- Glow Renew Night Cream · Lumene
- Anti-Wrinkle & Revitalize Overnight Balm · Lumene
- Rich Day Cream · Lumene
- Rich Night Balm · Lumene
- Lip Glow Oil Balm · Lumene