Ingredient glossary
Isohexadecane
INCI: Isohexadecane
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What it does
- softening
- lightweight texture
moderate evidenceFormulators use isohexadecane to provide elegant spread and a dry-touch finish with low risk of comedogenicity.
On a label: usually effective at 2-20%.
Who it's for, and who should skip it
Tends to suit
- oily
- combo
- normal
Approach with care
- very dry needing occlusive
- Clogs poresLow
- Irritation riskLow
Plays well with
- silicones
- humectants
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