Characteristics
- INCI
- Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate
- CAS
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90052-75-8
This is the substance number in the Chemical Abstracts Service registry. The CAS number uniquely identifies a substance regardless of language, trade name, or synonyms.
- EC
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289-991-0
This is the substance number in the European chemical identification system (EC number), used in European regulatory databases including ECHA/CosIng.
- IUPAC
- 2-Octyldodecyl 12-[(1-Oxooctadecyl)Oxy]Octadecanoate
- Functions
- emollient, viscosity controlling
- Irritancy
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0 / 5
Irritation potential: 0–5, where 5 is the highest irritation rating for the ingredient.
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0 / 5
Comedogenicity index: 0–5. A non-comedogenic ingredient (0–1) is unlikely to cause cosmetic acne.
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Who it's for
Description
Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate is a skin-conditioning emollient and texture-enhancing ester used in creams, lotions, lip products, and color cosmetics. It’s made from fatty acid components and has a rich, silky feel that helps formulas spread more smoothly and feel less draggy. In simple terms, it acts like a slip agent and softener, giving products a more luxurious, cushiony finish.
On skin, it helps reduce the look and feel of dryness by coating the surface with a lightweight, non-water-soluble layer that slows moisture loss and improves comfort. In makeup, it can boost blendability and help powders adhere more evenly, while in hair products it may add softness and a smoother feel. People with dry or rough-feeling skin often appreciate it most, as do those who like richer textures.
Caveat: because it is an emollient ester, it may feel too heavy for some very oily or breakout-prone users, especially in leave-on products layered with others. It’s generally used for sensorial benefits rather than active treatment, so think of it as a formula helper that improves feel, spread, and finish rather than a star ingredient with dramatic skin-changing effects.
Products with Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate (928 total)
Most often found in Catrice products (25 items)
