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 23, 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
Make-up Entferner
Lists silicones
Bliss
Makeup Melt Jelly Cleanser
Lists coconut derivatives
Wet n Wild
Mega Length Waterproof Mascara
Mascara · Lists silicones
Wet n Wild
Mega Volume Waterproof Mascara
Mascara · Lists silicones
SHEGLAM
Melt Your Day Makeup Remover Oil Brand Beauty Cosmetic Makeup For Women And Girls
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Garnier
Micellar Cleansing Water All-in-1 Waterproof Makeup Remover
Cleanser · Lists silicones
Olay
Micro-Sculpting Cream Moisturizer Trial Size
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens, silicones
The INKEY List
Milk Cleanser
Cleanser · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
MAC
Mineralize Blush - Baked Powder Blush
Blush · Lists silicones, chemical UV filters
Dae
Mirage Mist Leave-In Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones, coconut derivatives
Dr. Dennis Gross
Moisture Cushion
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones, coconut derivatives
Allies of Skin
Multi Nutrient & Dioic Renewing Cream
Moisturizer · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Naturium
Multi-Peptide Eye Cream
Eye cream · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Naturium
Multi-Peptide Moisturizer
Moisturizer · Lists silicones
Jergens
Natural Glow + Brighten Daily Moisturizer
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, silicones, coconut derivatives
Jergens
Natural Glow + Firming Daily Moisturizer
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, parabens, silicones, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
nautilus
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Naturium
Niacinamide Gel Cream 5%
Moisturizer · Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
Olay
Niacinamide Hydrating Cream
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance, silicones
Olay
Niacinamide MINI Hydrating Cream
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance, silicones
Olay
Night of Olay Firming Night Cream for Radiant Skin
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance, silicones
Nivea
Nivea bodymilk verzorgend
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Nivea
nivea bronze efect
Lists fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, silicones
Nivea
Nivea Milk Nutritiva Piel Extra Seca
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
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