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
La Roche-Posay
Effaclar Duo (+) Unifiant Teinte Medium
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, silicones, salicylic acid
La Roche-Posay
Effaclar Mat Daily Moisturizer for Oily Skin
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Nivea
Essentially Enriched Body Lotion
Body lotion · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Cetaphil
Everyday Sunscreen Tinted Face Lotion SPF 40
Sunscreen · Lists fragrance allergens, silicones
Kenra Professional
Fast-dry Hairspray 8
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
Gold Bond
Firming Neck & Chest Age Renew Cream
Moisturizer · Lists exfoliating acid, parabens, silicones, salicylic acid
Laura Mercier
Flawless Lumière Foundation
Foundation · Lists silicones
PUR Cosmetics
Fully Charged Mascara Powered by Magnetic Technology
Mascara · Lists drying alcohol
Deliplus
fussion
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, coconut derivatives
Shiseido
Future Solution LX Sérum Intensif Contours Fermeté Shiseido
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
Cetaphil
Gentle Makeup Removing Wipes
Cleanser · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Gingham
Lists fragrance allergens, silicones, formaldehyde releasers
gingham bath ultra shea body cream
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
SHEGLAM
Glass Lock Air Gloss-Born Ready
Lip · Lists silicones
Vaseline
Gluta hya dewy radicance
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens, silicones
gold bond
gold bond ultimate eczema relief
Lists parabens, silicones
Le Labo
Grooming DEODORANT
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Trader Joe’s
Hand and Body Cream
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Cetaphil
Healthy Renew Night Cream
Moisturizer · Lists coconut derivatives
First Aid Beauty
Hello FAB Coconut Skin Smoothie Priming Moisturizer
Moisturizer · Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
Clarins
Hydra-Essentiel Bi-Sérum Intensif Anti-Soif
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
Palladio
HYDRATING LIP OIL
Lip · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
CeraVe
Hydrating Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30 Face Sheer Tint
Sunscreen · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
CeraVe
Hydrating Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30 Face Sheer Tint, Shade: Deep
Sunscreen · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
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