Octyldodecanol
Octyldodecanol is an emollient and perfuming ingredient. It’s in 503 products on Poliage, most often lip, blush and foundation. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 22, 2026
In plain English
A branched fatty alcohol. A light emollient that helps products spread.
What it does
Contains Octyldodecanol: emollient
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Octyldodecanol: masking
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Octyldodecanol: perfuming
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 35610, accessed October 22, 2026.
Products that contain Octyldodecanol
Kjaer Weis
Invisible Touch Liquid Foundation
Foundation · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Laura Geller
Jelly Balm Smooth Shine Lip Gloss
Lip · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Wet n Wild
Jelly Drip Lip Glaze
Lip · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, silicones
ColourPop
Jelly Glow: Lip & Cheek Jelly
Blush · Lists fragrance
SHEGLAM
Jelly Refresh Pocket Lip Mask-138 Strawberry Cake
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
SHEGLAM
Jelly Wow Hydrating Lip Oil-Pinkies Up
Lip · Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
Wet n Wild
JOLLY RANCHER Blush
Blush · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Essence
JUICY BOMB PARTY Jelly Blush
Blush · Lists fragrance
Sun Bum
Kids SPF 50 Clear Sunscreen Face Stick
Sunscreen · Lists fragrance, chemical UV filters
Rare Beauty
Kind Words Matte Lipstick
Lip · Lists fragrance
kulfi eyeliner crayon kajal
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Beiersdorf
Labello Hydro Care 5,5ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, chemical UV filters
Nivea
Lait de toilette nourrissant Pure & sensitive
Lists fragrance, silicones
Rimmel London
Lasting Finish
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens
Rimmel London
Lasting Finish Extreme Lipstick
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, coconut derivatives
Rimmel London
Lasting Finish Matte Lipstick
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, coconut derivatives
ChapStick
Lemonade Party Lip Balm
Lip · Lists fragrance, silicones
Vichy
Liftactiv Serum 10 Supreme
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, silicones, salicylic acid
Vichy
Liftactiv Serum 10 Yeux et Cils
Lists drying alcohol, silicones
Summer Fridays
Lip Butter Balm
Lip · Lists fragrance
Ben Nye
Lip Colors
Lip · Lists fragrance, silicones
Rose Inc
Lip Cream Weightless Matte Color
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones, coconut derivatives
Thrive Causemetics
Lip Filler Long-Wearing + Plumping Lip Liner
Lip · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones
SHEGLAM
Lip Link Mini Gloss Bracelet Palette Brand Beauty Cosmetic Makeup For Women And Girls
Lip · Lists silicones
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