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
Shimmer Lip Care
Lip · Lists coconut derivatives
Jeffree Star Cosmetics
Shiny Trap Lipstick
Lip · Lists fragrance
Merit
Signature Lip Liner
Lip · Lists silicones
Nivea
Silver Protect 24h Anti-Transpirant
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
COVERGIRL
Simply Ageless Moisture Renew Core Lipstick
Lip · Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
COVERGIRL
Simply Ageless Skin Perfector Essence
Toner · Lists fragrance allergens, silicones
Eucerin
Skin Calming Body Lotion for Dry and Itchy Skin
Lists fragrance allergens, silicones
Rose Inc
Skin Enhance Luminous Tinted Serum
Foundation · Lists fragrance allergens, silicones
Renee Rouleau
Skin Recovery Lotion
Moisturizer · Lists essential oils, silicones
Garnier
Sleek & Shine Finish 5-in-1 Serum Spray
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
SHEGLAM
Snatch ‘N’ Blush Stick-Wild Love
Blush · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Julep
So Plush Plumper Lip Gloss
Lip · Lists fragrance
Julep
So Plush Ultra-Hydrating Lip Gloss
Lip · Lists fragrance
Tula
So Polished
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Wet n Wild
Soft Blur Liquid Lipstick
Lip · Lists silicones
Rare Beauty
Soft Pinch Luminous Powder Blush
Blush · Lists silicones
Rare Beauty
Soft Pinch Tinted Lip Oil
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Makeup by Mario
Soft Pop Blush Stick
Blush · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Makeup by Mario
Soft Pop Plumping Blush Veil
Blush · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Rose Inc
Softlight Skin-Smoothing Liquid Foundation
Foundation · Lists essential oils, silicones
Cosmia
Soin contour des yeux anti rides au Collageneer
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Cosmia
Soin des lèvres hydratant
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid
Unilever
Soin Lait & Fleur d’Oranger au beurre de Karité - 0% alcool, 0% paraben - MONSAVON - compressé
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Beiersdorf
SOS Lip Repair
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
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