Octyldodecyl Erucate

Octyldodecyl erucate is a lightweight ester formed from octyldodecanol and erucic acid, used to deliver a silky, silicone-like glide, reduce tack, and improve spreadability in color cosmetics, sunscreens, and hair products.
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Ingredient Snapshot

Overview
A silky ester that helps makeup and sunscreen glide on smoothly.
Category
Skin Conditioning, Barrier Support, Hydration
Type
Emollient

Ingredient Ratings

Overall Rating

Good

Comedogenic Risk

Low

Skin Benefits

Gives a velvety, non-greasy finish that leaves skin feeling soft and refined. Reduces drag during application for a more comfortable glide.

Uses In Skincare & Cosmetics

Common in primers, tinted moisturizers, and sunscreens for a smooth, elegant glide. Also found in hair serums and cream blushes to improve slip and give a soft-touch finish.

Comedogenic Rating

Octyldodecyl Erucate has a comedogenic rating of 1. It has a very low likelihood of clogging pores.

Safety

Generally well tolerated, with low irritation potential. Like other emollient esters, it can feel occlusive in heavy use for very oily or breakout-prone skin; cut back frequency if congestion shows up.

Is Octyldodecyl Erucate a Good Ingredient?

The Good rating reflects consistent, silky, lightweight emollience and improved spread across product formats. What keeps it from ranking higher is that the case for it rests on formulation performance rather than clinical data, and very oily or acne-prone users may find it heavy at richer use levels.

Products with Octyldodecyl Erucate

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