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
Auchan
Spray solaire Water resistant UVA Kids
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, parabens, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Westman Atelier
Squeaky Clean Liquid Lip Balm
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
SHEGLAM
Stardust Swipe Glitter Liquid Lipstick-137 Cosmic Pink
Lip · Lists fragrance, silicones, coconut derivatives
SHEGLAM
Starlight Velvet Lipstick - Magical D-Light
Lip · Lists fragrance, silicones
ChapStick
Strawberry Remix Lip Balm
Lip · Lists fragrance, silicones
Glossier
Stretch Balm Concealer
Concealer · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
MAC
Studio Radiance Serum-Powered Foundation
Foundation · Lists silicones
MAC
Studio Radiance Skin Tint Stick
Foundation · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
dm
sun dance 30 transparentes sonnenspray
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
Clinique
Superbalm Lip Treatment
Lip · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Westman Atelier
Suprême Bio-Complex Liquid Foundation
Foundation · Lists coconut derivatives
SHEGLAM
Take A Hint Lip Tint-Memories
Lip · Lists fragrance, silicones
ChapStick
Taste of Space Lip Balm
Lip · Lists fragrance, silicones
Kevyn Aucoin
The Neo-Blush
Blush · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Lawless
The One and Done Long-Wear Volumizing Mascara
Mascara · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Rimmel London
Thrill Seeker Lip Latex
Lip · Lists fragrance, silicones
Laura Geller
Tinted Lip Shine
Lip · Lists fragrance
r.e.m. beauty
Treble Maker 3-in-1 Mascara
Mascara · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Thrive Causemetics
Triple Threat Blush Stick
Blush · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
ChapStick
Tropical Treats Lip Balm
Lip · Lists fragrance, silicones
Tula
Tula bright start
Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid
Cinema Secrets
Ultimate Corrector Singles
Concealer · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Cinema Secrets
Ultimate Foundation Singles
Foundation · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
L’Oréal
Ultra Doux Lèvres Baume à lèvres nourrissant Trésors de Miel
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
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