Oleyl Alcohol
What Oleyl Alcohol is & what it does
Oleyl Alcohol is a fatty alcohol derived from oleic acid, an unsaturated fatty acid found in many vegetable oils. In skincare and sunscreen formulas it works as an emollient and a co-emulsifier, softening the skin and helping keep the product blended. Unlike drying simple alcohols, fatty alcohols like this one are conditioning.
Is Oleyl Alcohol comedogenic?
Oleyl Alcohol is a fatty alcohol used as an emollient, and some sources note it can have a moderate comedogenic rating for those very prone to clogged pores. Reactions depend on the overall formula and your individual skin. If you are acne-prone, you may want to monitor how products containing it affect you.
Does Oleyl Alcohol dry out the skin?
No, Oleyl Alcohol does not dry out the skin the way simple alcohols like denatured alcohol can. It is a fatty alcohol, which acts as an emollient and helps soften and condition the skin. It also serves as a co-emulsifier to keep the formula blended.
Is Oleyl Alcohol natural or synthetic?
Oleyl Alcohol can be either. It is a fatty alcohol derived from oleic acid, which is often sourced from vegetable oils, though it can also be produced synthetically. The raw material is processed into the final ingredient for use in formulas.
Sunscreens with Oleyl Alcohol
We rate 24 sunscreens that contain it, showing the top 10 by overall score:
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Heliocare 360° Fluid Cream Spf 50+
90/100
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Heliocare 360 Gel Oil-free Dry Touch SPF50
89/100
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Cantabria Labs Heliocare 360 Gel Oil-free SPF-50
89/100
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Heliocare 360 SPF 50 Pa++++ Oil Free Sunscreen Gel
89/100
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Heliocare 360° Color Gel Oil-Free Spf 50
86/100
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Heliocare 360 Color Gel Oil Free spf 50
86/100
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Sarah Chapman Skin Insurance Spf 50+
83/100
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Heliocare 360° Mineral Tolerance Fluid SPF 50
83/100
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Neostrata Is Clinical | Extreme Protect SPF 40 Perfect Tint
81/100
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Korres Black Pine 4d Bounce Firming Moisture-tint SPF 20
80/100