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 21, 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
Bayer
Bepanthen Protect
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Clinique
Beyond Perfecting Foundation + Concealer
Foundation · Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Biphase micellaire waterproof
Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Anastasia Beverly Hills
Blurring Serum Blush
Blush · Lists drying alcohol, silicones
Bath & Body Works
Body Cream
Lists fragrance
Moroccanoil
Body Lotion Ambiance de Plage
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Moroccanoil
Body Lotion Ambre Noir
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Moroccanoil
Body Lotion Bergamote Fraîche
Body lotion · Lists fragrance
Moroccanoil
Body Lotion Dahlia Rouge
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Moroccanoil
Body Lotion Fragrance Originale
Body lotion · Lists fragrance
Moroccanoil
Body Lotion Oud Minéral
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Nivea
Body Lotion Rich Nourishing
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Moroccanoil
Body Lotion Soleil de Tanger
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Moroccanoil
Body Lotion Spa Du Maroc
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Unilever
Body love medium to dark
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
NIVEA
Body Milk
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Fekkai
Brilliant Gloss Glass Hair Anti-Frizz Oil Serum
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Cien
Bronceador bifásico 30
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, chemical UV filters
Nivea
Bronze Effect Lait nourrissant
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, parabens, silicones
Palladio
BUILD + BLEND FOUNDATION STICKS
Foundation · Lists fragrance, silicones, coconut derivatives
Drunk Elephant
C-Firma™ Vitamin C Day Serum
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Mixsoon
Centella Hyal Sunscreen
Sunscreen · Lists chemical UV filters
Winky Lux
Cheeky Rose Liquid Blush
Blush · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
La Roche-Posay
Cicaplast Baume B5 SPF50
Lists drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
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