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 21, 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
Black Opal
Pore Perfecting Liquid Foundation for All Skin Types
Foundation · Lists silicones
Haruharu Wonder
Probiotics Barrier Essence / Unscented
Toner · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
COVERGIRL
Professional All In One Curved Brush Mascara
Mascara · Lists fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, parabens, silicones
COVERGIRL
Professional Super Thick Lash Waterproof Mascara
Mascara · Lists fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, parabens, silicones
Nivea
Protect & Care
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
NIVEA MEN
Protect & Care Rasiercreme
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, coconut derivatives
Nivea
Refreshing White Peach and Jasmine Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, sulfates, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Nivea
Refreshing Wild Berries and Hibiscus with Nourishing Serum
Serum · Lists fragrance, sulfates, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Innersense
Renew Body Lotion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, salicylic acid
Herbal Essences
Repair + Strength Argan Oil Conditioner, Paraben-Free
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Clinique
Repairwear Intensive Lip Treatment
Lip · Lists silicones
Peach & Lily
Rescue Party Barrier Comfort Cream | Skin Barrier Cream
Moisturizer · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Peach & Lily
Rescue Party Barrier Restore Serum | Skin Barrier Serum
Serum · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Anua
Retinol 0.1 Caffeine Revitalizing Eye Cream
Eye cream · Lists retinoid, silicones
Naturium
Retinol Complex Cream
Moisturizer · Lists retinoid, silicones, coconut derivatives
Nivea
Shea Butter
Body wash · Lists fragrance, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Sig tp wn gold 75ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
Unilever
Signal Dentifrice Integral 8 Interdentaire 75ml Lot de 3
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
Unilever
Signal Integral 8 Dentifrice Interdentaire 75ml Lot de 3(2+1 Offert)
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
Unilever
Signal Integral 8 Dentifrice Interdentaire Bitube 100ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
Unilever
Signal White Now Dentifrice Forever
Lists fragrance, sulfates
Unilever
Signal White Now Dentifrice Gold 2x75ML
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
Nivea
Soft Moisturizing Cream For Face Body & Hands
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, essential oils, coconut derivatives
somewhere on a beach
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, coconut derivatives
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