C20-22 Alcohols
C20-22 Alcohols is a viscosity controlling and emulsion stabilising ingredient. It’s in 5 products on Poliage, most often sunscreen, eye cream and moisturizer. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 22, 2026
What it does
Contains C20-22 Alcohols: binding
Function listed in CosIng
Contains C20-22 Alcohols: emulsion-stabilising
Function listed in CosIng
Contains C20-22 Alcohols: viscosity-controlling
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 54907, accessed October 22, 2026.
Products that contain C20-22 Alcohols
Tocobo
Bio Watery Sun Screen
Sunscreen · Lists fragrance, silicones, chemical UV filters
Caudalie
Dark Spot Brightening Moisturizer with Niacinamide
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance
Missha
Essence Sunscreen SPF43+
Sunscreen · Lists silicones, chemical UV filters
Caudalie
Instant Firming Retinol Alternative Serum with Pro-Collagen Multi-Peptides
Serum · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
First Aid Beauty
Ultra Repair Hydrate + De-Puff Eye Cream with Hyaluronic Acid
Eye cream · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
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