Octadecene
Octadecene is a solvent and viscosity controlling ingredient. It’s in 6 products on Poliage, most often foundation, lip and moisturizer. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 23, 2026
What it does
Contains Octadecene: solvent
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Octadecene: viscosity-controlling
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 57553, accessed October 22, 2026.
Products that contain Octadecene
Naturium
Dew-Glow Moisturizer SPF 50
Sunscreen · Lists silicones, chemical UV filters
Dr. Dennis Gross
Moisture Cushion
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones, coconut derivatives
Essence
NATURAL MATTE MOUSSE FOUNDATION
Foundation · Lists silicones
L’Oréal
The Nudes
Lists silicones, carmine (from insects)
L’Oréal
Total temptation
Lists silicones
Jeffree Star Cosmetics
Velour Lip Liner
Lip · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, silicones
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