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
Nivea Men
NIVEA Men Protect & Care Antitranspirant Roller
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Beiersdorf
Nivea Men Stress Protect Spray
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Nivea
NIVEA Q10 3-in-1 Anti-Age Handcrème
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, chemical UV filters
E.L.F.
No Budge Retractable Eyeliner
Lists silicones
Milani
Nude Touch
Lists carmine (from insects)
L’Oréal
Nutrifier Glycerol + Coco Oil
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Olaplex
º7 SHINE SERUM OIL MIST
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, silicones
r.e.m. beauty
On Your Collar Matte Lipstick
Lip · Lists silicones
Wander
On-the-Glow Blush and Illuminator
Blush · Lists silicones
Nivea
Original Care Lip Balm
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Henkel
Palette Salon Colors 4.89
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, parabens
Henkel
Palette Salon Colors 8.5
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, parabens
Nivea
Peach Lip Care
Lip · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Wet n Wild
Peel-Off Lip Stain
Lip · Lists drying alcohol
ChapStick
Peppermint Lip Balm
Lip · Lists fragrance, silicones
Rhode
Peptide Lip Boost - Sugarmint
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Rhode
Peptide Lip Boost - Unscented
Lip · Lists exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Rhode
Peptide Lip Tint
Lip · Lists exfoliating acid
Rhode
Peptide Lip Treatment - Rhode Vanilla
Lip · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid
Rhode
Peptide Lip Treatment - Salted Caramel
Lip · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid
Rhode
Peptide Lip Treatment - Strawberry Glaze
Lip · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid
Rhode
Peptide Lip Treatment - Unscented
Lip · Lists exfoliating acid
Rhode
Peptide Lip Treatment - Watermelon Slice
Lip · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid
Flower Beauty
Perfect Pout Moisturizing Lipstick
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
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