Decyl Oleate
What Decyl Oleate is & what it does
A light, plant-derived emollient ester that softens skin and gives a smooth, non-greasy glide. It also helps dissolve oil-soluble ingredients.
Is Decyl Oleate comedogenic or does it clog pores?
Decyl Oleate is an oily emollient ester, and oleate esters are sometimes rated as mildly to moderately comedogenic, though reactions differ by person. People who are very acne-prone may prefer to patch test products containing it. For most skin types it is used without issue at cosmetic levels.
What does Decyl Oleate do in skincare?
Decyl Oleate is an emollient made by combining decyl alcohol with oleic acid. It softens the skin and gives products a smooth, spreadable, lubricated feel. It is commonly used to improve texture in lotions and sunscreens.
Is Decyl Oleate vegan?
Decyl Oleate can be made from either plant-derived or animal-derived fatty acids, so its vegan status depends on the supplier. The INCI name does not indicate the source. If a vegan product matters to you, confirm the origin with the brand.
Sunscreens with Decyl Oleate
We rate 35 sunscreens that contain it, showing the top 10 by overall score:
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Solait Spf50 Anti-Ageing Sensitive Face Lotion
88/100
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Mawaii Sun Care 50 Spf
88/100
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Bobai Sunscreen Extra Lightening Gel SPF 50
87/100
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New Layer Pro Vitamin D High Performance Sunscreen Spf 50+
86/100
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Lirene Glow Match! Illuminating Foundation Base SPF 15
85/100
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Vision Sensitive++ Expert Spf 50+
84/100
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sun invisible gel cream Dermatique
82/100
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Nuxe DD Cream Crème Prodigieuse Spf 30
78/100
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Yellow Skincare The Day Face Cream SPF 50
76/100
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Soraya Kids Sun Waterproof Sunscreen Balm SPF 20
76/100