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
Hourglass
Ambient Lighting Blush
Blush · Lists silicones
L’Oréal
Ambre Solaire UV Ski 30 Combi 2in1 Crème protectrice + Stick lèvres protecteur
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
OSEA
Anti-Aging Body Balm
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
NIVEA MEN
Anti-Perspirant Deodorant
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
NIVEA
Anti-Transpirant Fresh Energy
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Dove
Antitranspirante aerosol aroma pomelo y hierba limón
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Fekkai
Apple Cider Detox Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, essential oils, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
NARS
Arctic PH-Adjusting Lip Sheen
Lip · Lists silicones
Arganatural
argan Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Curlsmith
Awestruck Definition Cream
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
Axe
Axe Anti-Transpirant Homme Black 72h Anti-Humidité 200ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Axe
AXE Anti-Transpirant Homme Collision Cuir & Cookies 72h Anti-Humidité 200ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Axe
Axe Anti-Transpirant Homme Dark Temptation 72h Anti-Humidité 200ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Axe
AXE Anti-Transpirant Homme Gold 72h Anti-Humidité
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Axe
Axe Anti-Transpirant Homme Ice Cool 72h Anti-Humidité 200ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Axe
AXE Gel Cheveux Gomme Style Naturel Peace Pot 130ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, formaldehyde releasers
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Lists coconut derivatives
Cetaphil
Baby Daily Lotion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
CeraVe
Baby Eczema Relief Cream
Moisturizer · Lists silicones
Essence
Baby Got Blush
Blush · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Maybelline
Baby Lips Glow Balm
Lip · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Maybelline
Baby Lips Lip Makeup Crystal Moisturizing Lip Balm
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Maybelline
Baby Lips Moisturizing Lip Balm
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, chemical UV filters
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