A light, volatile hydrocarbon used as an emollient.
What it is
Undecane is a saturated hydrocarbon with 11 carbon atoms. It can be of plant or petrochemical origin; the INCI name does not reveal which. CosIng lists it as an emollient and skin conditioning agent.
Where it is used
Found in creams, serums, sunscreens, makeup and hair care, often together with tridecane as a lightweight alternative to volatile silicones.
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.
- Skin conditioning
- Maintaining the skin in good condition.
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.
Products with this ingredient (162)
- Skin Illusion All-In-One Concealer · Clarins
- XX Revolution Skin Blur Soft Focus Skin Tint · Revolution
- Glow Awakening Eye Cream · Lumene
- Mini Greek Yoghurt Probiotic Gel-Cream 20ML · KORRES
- Greek Yoghurt Probiotic Gel-Cream · KORRES
- The No Compromise 2-in-1 Soft-Matte Foundation & Concealer – Neutral · IsaDora
- Crème Teintée Perfectrice SPF30 · Payot
- Sleeping Crème Resurfaçante · Payot
- Spéciale 5 Cica-gel · Payot
- Soin défroissant Regard & Lèvres · Payot
- Coffret Lisse · Payot
- Rituel de soins lissants · Payot