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
Balea
Ultra Sensitive Lippenpflege
Lists coconut derivatives
Glo Skin Beauty
Under Eye Concealer
Concealer · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Hourglass
Unreal Liquid Blush
Blush · Lists silicones
UP & Up restoring lotion
Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones
Utla River North Eye Shadow
Lists silicones
Naturium
UV Reflect Antioxidant SPF 50
Sunscreen · Lists silicones, chemical UV filters
ChapStick
Vacation Getaway Lip Balm
Lip · Lists fragrance, silicones
Nivea
VANILLA BUTTERCREAM LIP CARE
Lip · Lists fragrance
ChapStick
Vanilla Favorites Lip Balm
Lip · Lists fragrance, silicones
Tree Hut
Vanilla Lip Scrub Stick
Lip · Lists fragrance, silicones
Hourglass
Vanish Blush Stick
Blush · Lists drying alcohol, silicones
Lip Therapy
Vaseline
Lists fragrance
Vaseline lip therapy
Lists fragrance
Hourglass
Veil Hydrating Skin Tint
Foundation · Lists coconut derivatives
Lisa Eldridge
Velatura Balm Dewy Lip and Cheek Stick
Blush · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
ChapStick
Vintage Desserts Lip Balm
Lip · Lists fragrance, silicones
SHEGLAM
Violet Flush Blush
Blush · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
The Body Shop
Vitamin C Concealer
Concealer · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, coconut derivatives
Glow Recipe
Watermelon Glow Niacinamide Dew Balm SPF 45
Sunscreen · Lists fragrance, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Nivea
Watermelon Lip Care
Lip · Lists coconut derivatives
Fenty Beauty
We’re Even Hydrating Longwear Concealer
Concealer · Lists silicones
L’Oréal
Wild Stylers by Techni Art Beach Waves (force 2)
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Jones Road
Your Skin Foundation Stick
Foundation · Lists coconut derivatives
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