Oleic Acid
What Oleic Acid is & what it does
A fatty acid that softens and conditions skin and helps other ingredients absorb. It is rich and nourishing but can be heavy on oily or acne-prone skin.
What does Oleic Acid do in skincare?
Oleic Acid is a fatty acid that acts as an emollient and skin-conditioning agent in skincare and sunscreen formulas. It helps soften skin and can support a smooth, nourished feel. It is also used to help other ingredients blend and to enhance the spreadability of a product.
Is Oleic Acid comedogenic?
Oleic Acid is often rated as more comedogenic than many other fatty acids, and some acne-prone people prefer to limit it. Its effect depends heavily on concentration and the rest of the formula, so it is not automatically a problem. If you are prone to breakouts, it is worth seeing how your skin responds to the finished product.
Is Oleic Acid natural or synthetic?
Oleic Acid is a fatty acid that occurs naturally in many plant and animal fats, and it is commonly sourced from oils such as olive oil. The cosmetic-grade ingredient can be derived from natural oils or produced synthetically. Its source can vary by manufacturer.
Sunscreens with Oleic Acid
We rate 51 sunscreens that contain it, showing the top 10 by overall score:
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Always be pure Moon Cat Skin Relief Green Tea Sun Cream (SPF 50+ / Pa++++)
95/100
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Always be pure Moon Cat Skin Relief Green Tea Sun Cream
94/100
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Bielenda Cera Lipidium Multiceramide Nourishing Barrier Cream SPF 50
93/100
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Nø Cosmetics Glowy Sunfluid SPF 50
93/100
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Mimitika Sunscreen Body Oil Spf 50
90/100
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Mimitika Sunscreen Oil SPF 30
90/100
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Eucerin Photoaging Control Sun Fluid SPF 30
88/100
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Eucerin Sun Face Oil Control Tinted SPF 50+ Light
88/100
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Eucerin Sun Photoaging Control Tinted SPF 50+ Medium
88/100
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St. Barth Roucou Tanning Oil SPF 50
86/100