Isohexadecane
Isohexadecane is an emollient and solvent ingredient. It’s in 232 products on Poliage, most often moisturizer, body lotion and sunscreen. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 22, 2026
In plain English
A light hydrocarbon oil. Helps products spread.
What it does
Contains Isohexadecane: skin-conditioning
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Isohexadecane: emollient
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Isohexadecane: solvent
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 34654, accessed October 22, 2026.
Products that contain Isohexadecane
Clinique
Superbalanced Makeup
Foundation · Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
SHEGLAM
The Twilight Saga X SHEGLAM Forbidden Love Liquid Blush
Blush · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Deliplus
Toallitas desmaquillantes Micelar & Oil
Lists fragrance, silicones, coconut derivatives
Trader Joe’s Hand & Body Cream
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Renee Rouleau
Triple Berry Smoothing Peel
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, essential oils
COVERGIRL
TruBlend Skin Enhancer Baked Luminous Blush
Blush · Lists silicones
R+Co
TURNTABLE Curl Defining Crème
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
First Aid Beauty
Ultra Repair Retinol Serum with 0.3% Retinol Complex + Peptides
Serum · Lists retinoid, silicones
Supergoop
Unseen Sunscreen
Lists silicones, chemical UV filters
Dove
UV Repair & Glow Bi-Phase Spray
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Naturium
Vitamin C Super Serum Plus
Serum · Lists exfoliating acid, retinoid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Vitamin E Gentle Facial Wash
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens, silicones
Garnier
Vitamin(e) C
Lists exfoliating acid, silicones
Versed
Weekend Glow Overnight Brightening Mask
Mask · Lists exfoliating acid, retinoid
First Aid Beauty
Whole Body Deodorant Cream
Deodorant · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, silicones
The Ordinary
www.THEORDINARY.COM
Lists silicones
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