Oleic Acid
Oleic Acid is an emollient and emulsifying ingredient. It’s in 132 products on Poliage, most often mascara, body wash and moisturizer. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 22, 2026
In plain English
Oleic acid: used to keep oil and water blended and soften the skin surface.
What it does
Contains Oleic Acid: emollient
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Oleic Acid: emulsifying
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 77906, accessed October 22, 2026.
Products that contain Oleic Acid
Beierdorf
Crema mani 3 in 1 riparatrice
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones
Nivea
Crème Visage Corps Mains
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, parabens, silicones
Nivea
Creme: viso, mani, corpo
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, parabens, silicones
Caudalie
Dark Circle Brightening Eye Cream with Niacinamide
Eye cream · Lists coconut derivatives
BYOMA
De-Puff + Brighten Eye Gel
Eye cream · Lists exfoliating acid
Medicube
Deep Reviving Peptide Eye Cream
Eye cream · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Mirabella Beauty
Defense CC Créme
Foundation · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones, formaldehyde releasers, salicylic acid
Nivea
Delicate Orchid & Amber Pampering Body Wash
Body wash · Lists sulfates, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
La Roche-Posay
Effaclar Duo (+) Unifiant Teinte Light
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, silicones, salicylic acid
La Roche-Posay
Effaclar Duo (+) Unifiant Teinte Medium
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, silicones, salicylic acid
COVERGIRL
Eye Enhancer 3D Mascara
Mascara · Lists fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
COVERGIRL
Eye Enhancer Uncensored Mascara
Mascara · Lists fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, parabens, silicones
Nivea Men
Fresh Active 0%
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Nivea
Fresh Aloe & Lily
Body wash · Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Nivea
Handcreme - 3in1 Repair
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones
Herbal Essences
Hydrating Coconut Water & Jasmine Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, coconut derivatives
BYOMA
Hydrating Serum
Serum · Lists exfoliating acid
COSRX
Hydrium Triple Hyaluronic Moisturizing Cleanser
Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Kevyn Aucoin
Indecent Mascara
Mascara · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Wella Professionals
Invigo Nutri-Enrich Deep Nourishing Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, parabens, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Nivea
Invisible Black & White Clear
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Lida
Jabón 100% natural de glicerina
Lists fragrance, formaldehyde releasers
Johnson’s Baby Lotion
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens, silicones
Herbal Essences
Jojoba Oil & Lavender Curls Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
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