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Emollient ingredient

C12-16 Alcohols

A blend of straight-chain fatty alcohols (lauryl C12, myristyl C14, and cetyl C16) derived from vegetable sources, used as an emollient, co-emulsifier, and thickener in creams and lotions.

Also known as: fatty alcohols c12-16

emollientemulsifierthickener

Benefits

  • ✓Softens and conditions skin
  • ✓Stabilizes emulsions
  • ✓Improves cream texture and spreadability

No known watch-fors.

At a glance
CategoryEmollient
IrritancyLow
Beginner-friendlyYes
Pregnancy safeYes
In your routine

Generally well-tolerated and easy to layer.

Found in 7 products
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Products with C12-16 Alcohols

Azulene 147HA Intensive Soothing CreamMoisturizer
Dr. Althea
Azulene 147HA Intensive Soothing Cream
Time Revolution Primestem 100 CreamMoisturizer
Missha
Time Revolution Primestem 100 Cream
Dual Barrier Skin Wearable CreamMoisturizer
Celimax
Dual Barrier Skin Wearable Cream
Royal Honey Propolis Enrich Barrier CreamMoisturizer
Skinfood
Royal Honey Propolis Enrich Barrier Cream
Deep Erasing CreamTreatment
Medicube
Deep Erasing Cream
Ceramidin Skin Barrier Moisturizing CreamMoisturizer
Dr. Jart+
Ceramidin Skin Barrier Moisturizing Cream