What it is
Isohexadecane is a colorless and odorless substance.
What it does
Isohexadecane has a rich and creamy texture that softens and smooths skin without leaving a greasy residue.
This ingredient is also a solvent that is very used in makeup removers to remove all traces of makeup.
In addition, it is used as a thickener in beauty products.
Side effects
Isohexadecane is generally considered to be safe.
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These are great posts! I read inci lists all the time but it takes a lot of time to learn to know all (/most of) those ingredients.
Nea/ Fashioned in Finland´s last [type] ..HiFi Cosmetics haul & swatches
Nea, I’m glad you love this kind of posts. And I agree, those inci lists can be daunting. I used to have your same problem (still do sometimes
) and that’s actually one of the reasons why I started the blog: to have all the info in one place and help others learn more about ingredients too.