Octadecene
What Octadecene is & what it does
Octadecene is an 18-carbon liquid hydrocarbon, an alpha-olefin derived through synthesis. In skincare and sunscreen formulas it acts as an emollient and solvent, giving a light, non-greasy slip and helping carry oil-soluble ingredients. A notable property is its low odor and stable, lightweight feel on the skin.
What does Octadecene do in skincare?
Octadecene is a lightweight liquid hydrocarbon used as an emollient and solvent. It gives a light, non-greasy slip and helps carry oil-soluble ingredients through a formula.
Is Octadecene comedogenic?
As a light hydrocarbon emollient, its effect on pores depends on the full formula and individual skin. If you are prone to breakouts, it is reasonable to patch test a product first. We cannot give a definitive comedogenic rating for this ingredient.
Is Octadecene natural or synthetic?
It is synthetic in practice, produced as an alpha-olefin through manufacturing processes to give a consistent, low-odor cosmetic-grade material.
Sunscreens with Octadecene
We rate 12 sunscreens that contain it, showing the top 10 by overall score:
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medipharma Hyaluron Sonnenpflege Gesicht Lsf 50+ /Hyaluron Sun Care Face SPF 50+
91/100
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Akumentis Healthcare Ltd Mis D Sun Tinted Sunscreen SPF 50 Pa+++
83/100
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Vanicream Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 30 (Discontinued)
82/100
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Bepanthol Sun Face Cream Spf50+
81/100
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LR Health & Beauty Aloe Vera Sun Cream Spf50
80/100
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Missha The Cushion Skin Matte - SPF 50+ / Pa ++++ ( Tono #23)
77/100
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Dot & Key Swim + Sports Sunscreen SPF 50 Pa+++
72/100
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naturium Dew-glow Moisturizer SPF 50
69/100
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Dot & Key Under Eye Cream- Vitamin C + E Super Bright SPF 30
68/100
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Dot & Key Cica Niacinamide Sunscreen SPF 50
67/100