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
Unilever
Dove zero original 100ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Unilever
Dove zero original 2x100ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Unilever
Dove zero original 2x200ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Maybelline
Dream Fresh BB Cream
Foundation · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Dove
Dry Spray Deodorant
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Dibs Beauty
Duet Baked Blush
Blush · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Fenty Beauty
Eaze Drop Blur + Smooth Tint Stick
Foundation · Lists silicones
CeraVe
Eczema Relief Moisturizing Cream
Moisturizer · Lists silicones
La Roche-Posay
Effaclar K (+)
Lists fragrance, silicones
La Roche-Posay
EFFACLAR K(+) Soin rénovation peau grasse
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, silicones, salicylic acid
L’Oréal
Elseve Argile Extraordinaire Shampooing antipelliculaire
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
SHEGLAM
Ember Rose Eternal Flame Cream Blush-Love Language
Blush · Lists silicones
Thrive Causemetics
EmpowerMatte Precision Lipstick Crayon
Lip · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, silicones
Thrive Causemetics
Empowershine Satin Lip Cream
Lip · Lists fragrance
Garnier
Erase It All Hyaluronic Acid Makeup Cleansing Balm
Cleanser · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Eucerin
Lists exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones
Eucerin Advanced Repair Cream
Lists exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones
eucerin eczema relief
Lists fragrance allergens
Eucerin
Eucerin Lip Activ Soin Actif Levres Stick 4.8G (lip Care)
Lists chemical UV filters
Eucerin skin calming cream
Lists fragrance allergens, silicones
NARS
Explicit Lipstick
Lip · Lists silicones
Maybelline
Fit Me Tinted Moisturizer
Foundation · Lists drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Laura Mercier
Flawless Lumière Foundation
Foundation · Lists silicones
Merit
Flush Balm
Blush · Lists silicones
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