Ingredient glossary
Isododecane
On your shelf ✓What Isododecane does for your skin, who it suits, and what to watch for.
INCI: Isododecane
In short: Isododecane delivers softening and volatile texture, suits combination and oily skin best, and the evidence behind it is moderate.
- What it does
- Softening, volatile texture
- Best for
- Combination, Oily skin
- Evidence
- Moderate
The molecule
The Glow take
A comfort ingredient, and none the worse for it.
Isododecane is here for feel and moisture, softening the skin and slowing water loss. More comfort than correction.
— Maya
What it does
- softening
- volatile texture
moderate evidenceWidely used in long-wear and oily-skin formulas to reduce greasiness and improve feel without clogging pores.
On a label: usually effective at 2-20%.
Who it's for, and who should skip it
Tends to suit
- oily
- combo
Approach with care
- very dry needing occlusive
- Clogs poresLow
- Irritation riskLow
How it fits each skin type
- DryTake care
- CombinationSuits
- OilySuits
- SensitiveNeutral
Where it fits in your routine
Plays well with
- silicones
- film formers
Isododecane, answered
Is Isododecane safe during pregnancy?
Yes. Isododecane is considered safe to use during pregnancy and breastfeeding. As with anything, if you are unsure it is worth a quick word with your doctor or midwife.
Who should avoid Isododecane?
Approach Isododecane with care if any of these apply to you: very dry needing occlusive.
What concentration of Isododecane actually works?
Isododecane tends to do its job in the 2 to 20% range. Much lower and it is likely underdosed.
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