Oleyl Alcohol
Oleyl Alcohol is an emollient and solvent ingredient. It’s in 18 products on Poliage, most often conditioner, cleanser and lip. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 22, 2026
In plain English
Oleyl alcohol: used to dissolve other ingredients and soften the skin surface.
What it does
Contains Oleyl Alcohol: emollient
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Oleyl Alcohol: masking
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Oleyl Alcohol: perfuming
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Oleyl Alcohol: solvent
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Oleyl Alcohol: viscosity-controlling
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 78022, accessed October 22, 2026.
Products that contain Oleyl Alcohol
Aussie
3 Minute Miracle Shine
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
Heimish
All Clean Balm Mandarin
Cleanser · Lists essential oils, silicones
Supergoop!
City Sunscreen Serum SPF 30
Sunscreen · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones, chemical UV filters
ChapStick
Classic Medicated Lip Balm
Lip · Lists fragrance, silicones
ChapStick
Classic Original Lip Balm
Lip · Lists fragrance, silicones
Colorsilk
Colorsilk Beautiful Color - 32 Acajou foncé
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, sulfates, parabens, silicones, coconut derivatives
Not Your Mother’s
Instant De-Frizz Spray
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
Aussie
KIDS CURLY LEAVE-IN CONDITIONER
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Dermalogica
liquid peelfoliant
Exfoliant · Lists exfoliating acid, essential oils, salicylic acid
Heimish
Matcha Biome Perfect Cleansing Oil
Cleanser · Lists fragrance
Aussie
MIRACLE COILS LEAVE-IN MOISTURIZER
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens, silicones
Aussie
MIRACLE CURLS LEAVE-IN DETANGLING MILK
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens, silicones, coconut derivatives
Pantene
Oil replacement
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, parabens, silicones
L’Oréal
Paris Superior Preference 5CB Medium Chestnut Brown Warmer Haircolor
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Murad
Rejuvenating & Renewing Eye Cream
Eye cream · Lists retinoid, silicones
L’Oréal
Studio Line 7 Indestructible
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens, silicones
PRAVANA
Treat Masque
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens, silicones
L’Oréal
Фарба для волосся L’Oreal Paris Preference 5.0
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters, salicylic acid
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