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
L’Oréal Paris
Daily Volumizing Moisturizer
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
Dove
Damage Therapy Bond Strength Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones, coconut derivatives
Dove
Damage Therapy Intensive Repair Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones, coconut derivatives
Daylong
Daylong Sensitive Face Mineral Cream SPF 50
Lists fragrance allergens
Neutrogena
Deep Moisture - Sofort einziehende Feuchtigkeitscreme
Lists silicones
Cosmia
Démaquillant biphase 2 en 1 waterproof
Lists fragrance allergens
Cosmia
Démaquillant yeux waterproof
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
L’Oréal
Derma genèse - Révélateur de jeunesse cellulaire - Lait nettoyant velours
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens, formaldehyde releasers, salicylic acid
Unilever
Derma Spa Sommer Revival
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
unilever
DermaSpa Nutri Essence³
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Dove
dove anti frizz set
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
unilever
Dove Body Love Light Care Bodylotion
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Unilever
Dove condit intensive repair 200ml 6x
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones
unilever
DOVE Crème Hydratante Corps Soie Pot 300ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Unilever
Dove DermaSpa Crème Hydratante Corps Richesse Cachemire Pot 300ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, parabens, silicones, coconut derivatives
Maybelline
Dream Fresh BB Cream
Foundation · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
L’Oréal
Eau biphase micellaire
Lists silicones
Gold Bond
ECZEMA RELIEF MEDICATED HAND CREAM
Body lotion · Lists parabens, silicones
Gold Bond
ECZEMA RELIEF MEDICATED SKIN PROTECTANT CREAM
Moisturizer · Lists parabens, silicones
Gold Bond
Eczema Relief Medicated Skin Protectant Cream & Lotion
Body lotion · Lists parabens, silicones
Gold Bond Ultimate
Eczema Relief Skin Protectant Cream
Lists parabens, silicones
La Roche-Posay
Effaclar AI - Correcteur Ciblé
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, silicones, salicylic acid
La Roche-Posay
Effaclar duo (+)
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, silicones, salicylic acid
La Roche-Posay
Effaclar Duo (+) Unifiant Teinte Light
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, silicones, salicylic acid
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