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
COVERGIRL
Lash Blast Clean Volume Mascara
Mascara · Lists fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
COVERGIRL
Lash Blast Clean Volume Mascara + Perfect Point Plus Eyeliner
Mascara · Lists fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
COVERGIRL
Lash Blast Clump Crusher Mascara + Perfect Point Plus Eyeliner
Mascara · Lists fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, parabens, silicones
COVERGIRL
Lash Blast Fusion Mascara + Perfect Point Plus Eyeliner
Mascara · Lists fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, parabens, silicones
COVERGIRL
Lash Blast Showstopper Mascara
Mascara · Lists fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
COVERGIRL
Lash Blast Supercloud Mascara
Mascara · Lists fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
COVERGIRL
Lash Blast Volume Mascara
Mascara · Lists fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, parabens, silicones
COVERGIRL
Lash Blast Volume Mascara + Perfect Point Plus Eyeliner
Mascara · Lists fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, parabens, silicones
COVERGIRL
Lash Blast Volume Waterproof Mascara + Perfect Point Plus Eyeliner
Mascara · Lists fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, parabens, silicones
Clinique
Lash Doubling Mascara
Mascara · Lists silicones
Nudestix
Lash Lengthening Mascara
Mascara · Lists drying alcohol
Kenra Professional
Lifting Creme
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, coconut derivatives
Pixi
LipLift Max
Lip · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils
Drunk Elephant
Lippe Balm
Lip · Lists exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Dermalogica
liquid peelfoliant
Exfoliant · Lists exfoliating acid, essential oils, salicylic acid
Jane Iredale
Longest Lash Thickening and Lengthening Mascara
Mascara · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Wet n Wild
Mega Length Mascara
Mascara · Lists sulfates, silicones
Drunk Elephant
Mello Marula Cream Cleanser with 1.0% Colloidal Oatmeal
Cleanser · Lists coconut derivatives
Dermalogica
Melting Moisture Masque
Mask · Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils
Aussie
MIRACLE WAVES FRIZZ-FIGHTING SPRAY
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Herbal Essences
Moisture + Replenish Coconut Sulfate Free Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, coconut derivatives
BYOMA
Moisturising Gel Cream
Moisturizer · Lists exfoliating acid
BYOMA
Moisturising Rich Cream
Moisturizer · Lists exfoliating acid
Tree Hut
Moonlight Glow Balancing Body Oil
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
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