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 21, 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
Unilever
Mon coffret douceur
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens, silicones, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Yves Rocher
Monoï de Tahiti
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Monsavon Anti-Transpirant Femme Spray Compressé Fleur de Coton Toute Légère 100ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Herbivore
MOON DEW 1% Bakuchiol + Peptides Retinol Alternative Eye Cream
Eye cream · Lists fragrance
Naturium
Multi-Peptide Rich Cream
Moisturizer · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Henkel
Natural & Easy 545 blond cendré
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Nivea
Nivea Creeme
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Nivea
Nivea crema para manos antiarrugas Q10
Lists fragrance, silicones
Nivea
Nivea Creme
Lists fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Beiersdorf
Nivea crème
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Nivea
Nivea daily essentials sensitive day cream spf 15
Lists chemical UV filters
Nivea
Nivea deodorant Aqua Cool For Men
Lists fragrance, silicones
Nivea
Nivea Deodorant Stress Protect For Woman Spray
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Nivea
NIVEA Double Effect Antitranspirant Roller
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
nivea
Nivea hand cream Q10 anti-age
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, chemical UV filters
Nivea
Nivea lait démaquillant
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Nivea lip cream
Lists fragrance
Nivea Men
Nivea Men - Fresh Active
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Nivea
Nivea Men 48H Deo
Lists fragrance
Nivea Men
NIVEA Men Black & White Invisible Original Antitranspirant Spray
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Nivea
Nivea Men Fresh Active
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, chemical UV filters
Nivea
Nivea Men Fresh Power Quick Dry 48H Deodorant
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid
Nivea Men
Nivea men Protect & Care
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
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