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
CeraVe
Hydrating Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30 Face Sheer Tint, Shade: Light
Sunscreen · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
l-oreal
Hydro Energetic Soin Hydratant Anti-Fatigue 24H
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
TIRTIR
Hydro UV Shield Sunscreen
Sunscreen · Lists fragrance
Maybelline
Instant Age Rewind Instant Perfector 4 In 1 Glow Makeup
Foundation · Lists silicones
Not Your Mother’s
Instant De-Frizz Spray
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
CeraVe
Intensive Moisturizing Lotion
Body lotion · Lists silicones
CeraVe
Invisible Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50
Sunscreen · Lists silicones
ColourPop
Jelly Glow: Lip & Cheek Jelly
Blush · Lists fragrance
TRESemmé
Keratin Repair Bond Plex Conditioner
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones
Rare Beauty
Kind Words Matte Lip Liner
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Kirkland Moisture Conditioner
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, silicones
Shiseido
Lait Bronzant SPF 6
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
Nivea
Lait Corps Nourissant 72h
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Nivea
Lait crème nourrissant
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Les plaisirs nature
Lait velouté Huile d’olive AOC Provence
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Leche Solar UV Sensitive 50+
Lists drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
Williams
Lectric Shave
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Ole Henriksen
Lemonade Smoothing Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Vichy
LIFTACTIV SUPREME - Peaux normales à mixte
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, silicones
Vichy
LIFTACTIV SUPREME - Peaux sèches
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, silicones
La Roche-Posay
Lipikar Fluide 400ml
Lists fragrance, silicones
La Roche-Posay
Lipikar Fluide Hydratant
Lists fragrance, silicones
NARS
Lipstick
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Rare Beauty
Liquid Touch Weightless Foundation
Foundation · Lists silicones
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