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
Nivea
NIVEA Waterproof Oogmake-Up Remover
Lists parabens
Nivea
Nourishing Essentially Enriched Body Lotion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Olaplex
º7 SHINE SERUM OIL MIST
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, silicones
Bath & Body Works
Ocean Ultimate Hydration Body Cream
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Balea
Oil Repair Intensiv (Haaröl)
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
R+Co
ON A CLOUD Bond Building + Repair Styling Oil
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Not Your Mother’s
Overnight Serum
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, essential oils
Olay
Peptide Firming Ultra Rich Cream
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance, silicones
Allies of Skin
Peptides & Omegas Firming Eye Cream
Eye cream · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid
Dr. Dennis Gross
pH Balance Replenishing Cream
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
The INKEY List
Polyglutamic Acid Serum
Serum · Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
TIRTIR
Porexel Watery Deep Cleansing Oil
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
MAC
Powder Kiss Hazy Matte Lipstick
Lip · Lists fragrance, silicones
Dermalogica
Powerbright Overnight Cream
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones
NARS
Powermatte Lip Pigment
Lip · Lists silicones
Murad
Prebiotic 4-In-1 MultiCleanser
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Versed
Press Restart Gentle Retinol Serum
Serum · Lists retinoid
Gold Bond
PSORIASIS RELIEF MEDICATED MULTI-SYMPTOM CREAM
Moisturizer · Lists exfoliating acid, parabens, silicones, salicylic acid
La Roche-Posay
Redermic R - Correcteur dermatologique Intensif
Lists fragrance, retinoid
Cetaphil
Redness Relieving Daily Facial Tinted Moisturizer SPF 40
Sunscreen · Lists fragrance allergens, silicones
Olay
Regenerist Micro-Sculpting Cream Moisturizer
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance, silicones
Olay
Regenerist Micro-Sculpting Cream Moisturizer Fragrance Free
Moisturizer · Lists silicones
The Ordinary
Retinal 0.2% Emulsion
Moisturizer · Lists exfoliating acid, retinoid, coconut derivatives
Cetaphil
Rich Hydrating Cream
Moisturizer · Lists retinoid, silicones
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