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
Patrick Ta
Major Volume Plumping Gloss
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, essential oils
Heimish
Matcha Biome Perfect Cleansing Oil
Cleanser · Lists fragrance
TIRTIR
Matcha Powder Exfoliating Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Wet n Wild
Mega Last High-Shine Lip Color
Lip · Lists coconut derivatives
Wet n Wild
MegaLast Liquid Catsuit Matte Lipstick
Lip · Lists silicones
r.e.m. beauty
Mélange À Trois Blush & Highlight Stick
Blush · Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
SHEGLAM
Mello Jello Nourishing Lip Balm-Garnet
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Lacura
Men Anti Perspirant
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Nivea
Men Fresh Active
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid
Dove
Men+Care Clean Comfort Dry Spray Antiperspirant Deodorant
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, silicones
Dove
Men+Care Coastal Cedar Dry Spray Antiperspirant
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Dove
Men+Care Extra Fresh Antiperspirant Spray
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, silicones
Dove
Men+Care Stain Defense Cool Dry Spray Antiperspirant
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Dove
Men+Care Wild Eucalyptus Dry Spray Antiperspirant
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Physicians Formula
Mineral Wear Diamond Lip Plumper
Lip · Lists silicones, chemical UV filters
bareMinerals
MINERALIST Lasting Lip Liner
Lip · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
ChapStick
Minions Banana-nana Lip Balm
Lip · Lists fragrance, silicones
ChapStick
Mint Favorites Lip Balm
Lip · Lists fragrance, silicones
l-oreal
Miracle Wake Up Crème Anti-Âge défatigant
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, retinoid, silicones, salicylic acid
Laura Geller
Modern Classic Cream Lipstick (FREE Invisible Color‑Locking Liner)
Lip · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Glo Skin Beauty
Modern Matte Foundation
Foundation · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
La Roche-Posay
Modifier la fiche Lipikar Lait - La Roche-Posay - 200 ml
Lists fragrance, silicones
Olaplex
MOISTURIZE AND MEND LEAVE-IN CONDITIONER FULL SIZE
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Olaplex
MOISTURIZE AND MEND LEAVE-IN CONDITIONER TRAVEL SIZE
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
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