Behenyl Behenate
Behenyl Behenate is an emollient and skin conditioning ingredient. It’s in 18 products on Poliage, most often mascara, body wash and lip. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 22, 2026
In plain English
Behenyl behenate: used to soften the skin surface.
What it does
Contains Behenyl Behenate: emollient
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Behenyl Behenate: skin-conditioning
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 74591, accessed October 22, 2026. Also listed as docosyl docosanoate.
Products that contain Behenyl Behenate
Pixi
+Hydra LipTreat
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils
Heritage Store
Aura Glow Eye Cream
Eye cream · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Counter
Cheeky Clean Cream Blush
Blush · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Suave
Citrus Blossom Exfoliating Body Wash & Scrub
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Maybelline
Colossal Bubble Washable Volume Mascara
Mascara · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Maybelline
Colossal Bubble Waterproof Mascara
Mascara · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Nivea
Dewy Lip Care
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
PUR Cosmetics
Fully Charged Mascara Powered by Magnetic Technology
Mascara · Lists drying alcohol
Maybelline
Green Edition Mega Mousse Mascara Eye Makeup
Mascara · Lists drying alcohol, coconut derivatives
ATTITUDE
leaves bar deodorant
Deodorant · Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Oars + Alps
Matte Sunscreen Face Stick with SPF 50
Sunscreen · Lists exfoliating acid, chemical UV filters, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
nature well extra virgin coconut oil
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid, silicones
Pixi
NaturelleLip
Lip · Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones
Suave
Pistachio Cream Exfoliating Body Wash & Scrub
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Suave
Strawberry Delight Exfoliating Body Wash & Scrub
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Blue lizard
Sunscreen
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Maybelline
The Colossal Curl Bounce Washable Mascara Makeup
Mascara · Lists sulfates
Suave
Vanilla Suede Exfoliating Body Wash & Scrub
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
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