INCI name
Isohexadecane

Product details
Physical form at 25°C
- Liquid
Chemistry
- Emollient esters & ethers
Functions
- Solubilisers
- Solvents
- Spreading agents
Regional availability
- Asia
- Europe
- Latin America
- N America
Applications
- Bath, shower & soaps
- Antiperspirants & deodorants
- After sun
- Body care
- Eye colour
- Eye contour care
- Face / neck skin care
- Face colour
- Facial cleansers
- Lip care
- Lip colour
- Nail care & colour
- Shampoos
- Shaving / hair removal
- Styling
- Sun protection
- Tanning
Certifications and standards
- IECIC
- JSQI
Ingredient origin
- Petrochemical derived
Biodegradability
- Expected to be readily biodegradable
Typicals
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Formulations
Advanced Microemulsion Facial Cleanser
Utilising advanced microemulsion technology, this powerful facial cleanser removes make-up and dirt leaving skin feeling smooth and soft. Cithrol 10GTIS, a mild non-ionic surfactant, balances the hydro and lipophilic nature of the formulation to create a crystal clear microemulsion while Crodamol...
Advanced Microemulsion Facial Cleanser
Utilising advanced microemulsion technology, this powerful facial cleanser removes make-up and dirt leaving skin feeling smooth and soft. Cithrol™ 10GTIS, a mild non-ionic surfactant, balances the hydro and lipophilic nature of the formulation to create a crystal clear microemulsion while Crodamol™...
Correct & Glow Fluid Tint SPF 50
Inspired by the latest Korean beauty trends, the ultra-low viscosity fluid takes the BB cream trend to the next generation with a feather-light texture. Solaveil™ XT-100 offers advanced UVA, UVB and High Energy Visible (HEV) protection to prevent the visible signs of ageing while its combination...
Spot Stick Treatment SPF 25
Unique broad spectrum protection for spot treatment, this beach wear and everyday care stick provides innovative skin feel with an ideal combination of Solaveil CZ and CT to reach transparency in a super convenient format.
Hydrating Cleansing Oil
Leave skin feeling soft, clean and refreshed with this hydrating cleansing oil. Crodamol™ IPIS provides powerful cleansing, removing long wear and water-proof make-up with ease, while Crodamol ISIS delivers skin hydration through a novel mechanism. Originally the super food of the Aztecs, Seatons™...
Facial Cream for Complete Protection SPF 40
This cold process W/O fluid has a light skin feel and low whitening on the skin. It uses Solaveil CZ-100, Solaveil CT-100 and Solaveil XT-40W to provide an inorganic only sun care formulation with SPF 40 protection, a UVAPF of at least one third of the SPF and Critical Wavelength of at least 370 nm.
Sun Stick SPF 25
This smooth stick is completely transparent on the skin yet has high SPF and UVA protection thanks to a combination of Solaveil™ CT-100 and Solaveil™ CZ-100. Crodamol™ STS gives a smooth skin feel and Crodamol™ ISIS offers moisturising properties.
Feel Sensational – Facial Cream SPF 25
This facial cream with a sensational afterfeel provided by Croda Range of emollients such as ArlamolTM HD and CrodamolTM AB combines optimum UV performance with enhanced aesthetics provided by SolaveilTM ST-100.
Softest Touch Body Lotion
Introducing Softest Touch Body Lotion, which due to the inclusion of Crodamol IPIS, gently hydrates the skin. Another key ingredient is Cithrol DPHS, which adds a surprising touch of elegance to the sensory of this water-in-oil formulation, ensuring it is light and soft.
Air BB Cream
The interesting texture of this Air BB Cream is created by ViscOptima™ SE, a highly efficient thickener that also leaves a smooth, silky, feel to the skin. Solaveil™ XT-100 is perfect for providing even coverage on the skin.
Be Youthful Moisturiser
This surprisingly light moisturiser displays excellent shear and viscosity recovery, thanks to Volarest™ FL. The inclusion of Crodamol™ BOSS leaves the skin feeling smooth and silky, whilst the emulsifier Arlacel™ LC creates a long-lasting, skin hydration feel. This formulation also contains...
Styling Conditioner for Asian Men
This Styling Conditioner is composed of a few key ingredients to provide a natural hold with a natural look without a greasy feel. OLEOCRAFT MP-32 is a high performance polymer that provides a bouncy effect on the hair. OLEOCRAFT HP-31 is co-emulsifiers to help create a styling conditioner. CRODAMOL...
Styling Conditioner for Asian Men
This Styling Conditioner is composed of a few key ingredients to provide a natural hold with a natural look without a greasy feel. OLEOCRAFT MP-32 is a high performance polymer that provides a bouncy effect on the hair. OLEOCRAFT HP-31 is co-emulsifiers to help create a styling conditioner....
Holistic Beauty GG Cream
Based on Cithrol™ DPHS system, combined with light emollients Crodamol™ AB and Arlamol™ HD, and broad spectrum sunscreen dispersion Solaveil™ XT-100, this water-in-oil formulation leaves no tack, stickiness or oiliness on your skin, making it the ideal make-up product for daily use. Solaveil™...
Liquid Tinted Touch Up SPF 15 Broad Spectrum
This formulation was developed to even skin tone and touch up imperfections, whilst offering environmental protection. The inclusion of CityStem™ helps fight against pollution damage to the skin and Solaveil™ XT-300 offers broad spectrum UVA and UVB protection to meet global regulation.
Aqua Feel Series Sunscreen & BB Cream
Experience “Aqua Feel” formulations with Water-breaking Sensory! There are two types of formulations - Sunscreen and BB cream. Cithrol DPHS is the key component in both formulations, creating W/O with light texture. (JP0117)
Oxygenated Scalp Scaler
This deep cleansing scalp scaler transforms from a gel to a bubbling treatment that can be easily rinsed off without shampoo. The combination of Versathix with surfactants gives a shear thickening effect, while the addition of a bubbling active provides interesting visual and sensory. Fruitbio and...
Flawless Fuid Foundation
Flawless Fluid Foundation has been developed to create skin that appears dewy and flawless. The bonus inclusion of CityStem™ fights against pollution damage to the skin, a growing concern in today’s world; whilst Solaveil™ XT-300 provides daily UV protection of SPF 15. Working to bring this...
Oxygenated Foaming Cleanser
This Oxygenated Foaming Cleanser will be sure to add some fun to your cleansing routine. The bubbles will start to form even without the addition of water, creating an interesting visual and sensory feel. Versathix™ and various surfactants help to achieve the intriguing texture. Phytessence™ Peach...
2 phase Ampoule
This double-layered ampoule is loaded with actives and can be shaken before use to mix the two layers together. The top layer contains Juvinity, an active which provides firming and softening effects, together with compatible emollients such as Arlamol HD and Cropure Almond Oil. The bottom layer...
Men's Cream
This light moisturising cream is highly spreadable and can be easily absorbed into the skin. Crodamol MM and Volarest FL help to increase viscosity of the formulation, while emollients such as Arlamol HD, Crodamol TN, Cropure Grapeseed and Cropure Mango Butter provide emolliency and moisturising...
Cleansing gel, microemulsion
This cleansing liquid is a clear microemulsion, suitable for makeup remover formulations. CithrolTM 4GMIS is a mild surfactant that provides soft and smooth after feel. Emollients such as CropureTM Meadofoam, SR CrodamolTM MIO, and ArlamolTM HD are added for moisturising and smoothing benefits....
Stick Foundation
Cithrol™ DPHS and Span 120 when combined creates W/O emulsion easily. SR Crodamol™ STS provides a silky silicone-like feel. Solaveil™ XT-300 offers broad spectrum UVA and UVB protection and free radical management.
Stick Cleanser
Wipe or wash your makeup away with this miracle stick cleanser! Cithrol™ DPHS and Span 120 when combined creates W/O emulsion easily. Natragem™ EW is natural O/W emulsifier.SR Crodamol™ STS provides a silicone-like sensory and SR Crodamol TN is cleansing booster. Cithrol 10GTIS is very effective in...
Slimming Cream Gel
A moisturising and light slimming cream gel featuring Phytexcell Guarana. Guarana seeds have the highest content of caffeine which penetrates the skin extremely well, causing a local increase in blood circulation. OptaSense RMA-IS™, a highly efficient liquid dispersion rheology modifier, is able to...
Limitless Wear Foundation Cream
Looking for a silky-smooth, high-coverage foundation that will stay all day? Look no further! This foundation combines a light, creamy application with a powdery finish that’s sure to withhold the demands of any daily routine. Arlamol™ HD contributes to the foundation’s velvety texture, whilst the...
Dual-phase Cleansing Water
This is a dual-phase cleansing water with good removal efficiency. Crodamol™ IPP and Arlamol™ HD combine to provide highly effective make-up removal with light skin feel. Synperonic™ PE/L 64 is a nonionic copolymer surfactant and suitable for use as mild facial cleanser and detergent. Phytessence™...
Silicone-Free Keratin Therapy Airy Oil Serum
This Keratin Therapy Airy Oil Serum gives a smooth and airy feel when applied onto the hair. To use it, simply apply two to five drops onto wet hair, massage thoroughly with fingers and blow dry for two minutes. SR Crodamol DNEO and Cromollient SCE are used as conditioning agents in this...
Powdery Sun Stick
This Sun Stick wears amazingly over and under makeup, providing UV protection without messing up your foundation. It gives a light and non-sticky afterfeel, and yet moisturizes the skin while providing UV protection. Syncrowax™ HRC acts as a structurant. This white opaque formulation contains a...
High SPF Anti-ageing CC Cushion
This satin-finish CC cream delivers protection against UVA, UVB, free radicals and gaseous pollutants, thanks to Optisol™ OTP-1. Solaveil™ ST-100 gives additional protection to UVB and Renovage™ rejuvenates the skin by improving the elasticity, moisturizing and fading age spots. The combination of...
Sunscreen Stick
A sunscreen stick that combines the UV protection and transparency benefits of Solaveil™ CT-200 and Solaveil™ CZ-300, with SolaveilTM XT-300 to provide broad spectrum sun protection. Cithrol™ DPHS and SpanTM 120 when combined creates a water-in-oil (W/O) emulsion which spreads easily on the skin and...
IR Defence Cheek Stick
A stable W/O formulation can be made by combining Cithrol™ DPHS and Span™ 120. The addition of SR Crodamol™ STS provides a silky silicone-like feel, and Infraveil™ IT-100 acts as a physical shield that delivers instant skin protection from Infrared-A (IRA) rays.
Inorganic Milkshake Sunscreen
Containing only 100% inorganic UV filters, this light milky fluid is quickly absorbed without stickiness, leaving a smooth and silky after feel while protecting sensitive skin from UV rays. It contains Solaveil™ CT-300, an oil-based dispersion of hydrophobic titanium dioxide, providing high SPF...
Refreshing Inorganic Sun Cream
This cream transforms into a light layer of refreshing finish while protecting the skin against UV rays without any greasiness or stickiness. A combination of Cithrol™ DPHS and Span™ 120 helps to create a water-in-oil emulsion. It contains Solaveil™ CT-200, an oil-based dispersion of hydrophobic...
Balm to Powder
This unique sun formulation is a balm type of sunscreen which can be picked up easily by finger from the jar package. It can be spread on the skin by being rolled by fingers. It has a transformative sensory which is change from balm to powdery feel when applying it on the skin by rubbing. It...
IR Defence CC Cream SPF 30
This multifunctional CC cream protects the skin from the complete spectrum of solar radiation and leaves it with a flawless finish. Infraveil™ IT-100 is a physical shield that delivers instant skin protection from Infrared-A (IRA) rays to prevent IR induced skin aging. Solaveil™ XT-300 provides...
Silicone-Free Grapeseed Hair Serum
This Silicone-Free Grapeseed Hair Serum makes hair smooth and manageable without leaving a greasy feel when applied onto damaged hair. To use it, simply apply two to five drops onto wet hair, massage it in thoroughly and blow hair dry for two minutes. CropureTM Grapeseed and CromollientTM SCE are...
Customisable Multistep Hair Treatment - Step3
(JP0201 should be used as the final step of continuous step of JP0199 to JP0201. Also it can be used as a conventional rinse off treatment) The final step of this Multistep Hair Treatment can be customised for different hair types – soft, stiff or damaged. Emollients such as Cropure™ Liquid Vegelan...
Teardrop Eyeshadow
This eyeshadow makes the teardrops look plump and expresses moisturized eyes.Cithrol™ DPHS is a good dispersant for effect pigments. With non-tacky and lightweight sensory, this shimmering eye shadow is sure to keep the sparkle in your eyes. Moonshine™ Effect Pigments will ensure all eyes are on...
B.A.S.E. Serum 10
A classic serum chassis formula, to which you may add the actives you need to bring unique benefits to it. Translucid, it combines Arlamol HD and Crodamol IPP for a pleasurable skin feel and good spreadability on skin.
B.A.S.E. Serum 100
A classic serum chassis formula, to which you may add the actives you need to bring unique benefits to it. Slightly opaque and viscous, it combines Volarest FL and Crodafos CS20A for a light and non-sticky sensorial. Arlamol HD and Crodamol IPP contributes to a pleasurable skin feel and good...
Sunscreen Stick Water-free
A sunscreen stick that combines the UV protection and transparency benefits of Solaveil™ CT-200 and Solaveil™ CZ-300, with SolaveilTM XT-300 to provide broad spectrum sun protection. Cithrol™ DPHS and SpanTM 120 when combined creates a water-in-oil (W/O) emulsion which spreads easily on the skin and...
Invisible Physical Defence SPF 30
This sun protection lotion is made with only physical filters and provides effective protection and low skin irritation to meet consumer needs for “clean” sunscreens. Solaveil™ CT-100 is a titanium dioxide oil dispersion with light sensory. Due to its controlled particle size distribution, it has a...
Stick Highlighter
The combination of Cithrol™ DPHS and Span™ 120 creates W/O emulsion easily. SR Crodamol™ TOTM provides a smoothness skin feel. Solaveil™ XT-300 offers broad spectrum UVA and UVB protection and free radical management. MoonshineTM Effect Pigment proives a modest sparkle and makes the skin look...
B.A.S.E. Gel Cream 50
A classic gel-cream chssis formula, to which you may add the actives you need to bring unique benefits to it. With a slightly lower viscosity than its sister formulas, it spreads easily on skin. It combines Arlacel 165, non-ionic emulsifier that gives more opacity to the cream plus Crodafos CES,...
B.A.S.E. Gel-Cream 200
A super minimalist, cold process formulation with a beautiful and shiny white viscous aspect. Versatile, it can be used for both face and body applications. It contains Viscoptima SE, a versatile emulsifier which provides a smooth and silky senrsorial to skin. Emollients Arlamol HD and Crodamol GTCC...
B.A.S.E. Gel-Cream 100
A classic gel-cream chassis formula, to which you may add the actives you need to bring unique benefits to it. Of average viscosity compared to its sister formulas, it has good spreadability and sensory on skin. It combines Viscoptima SE, versatile emulsifier that provides smooth and silky...
B.A.S.E. Gel Cream 150
A classic gel-cream chassis formula, to which you may add the actives you need to bring unique benefits to it. This is a minimalist version of its sister formulas, with similar viscosity and sensory on skin. It combines Viscoptima SE, versatile emulsifier that provides smooth and silky senrsorial,...
B.A.S.E. Cream 50
A classic cream chassis formula, to which you may add the actives you need to bring unique benefits to it. Creamy, rich and opaque, Arlacel 165, non-ionic emulsifier that gives more opacity to the cream and Crodafos CES. Arlamol HD and Crodamol GTCC are responsible for its high spreadability, while...
B.A.S.E. Cream 100
A classic cream chassis formula, to which you may add the actives you need to bring unique benefits to it. Creamy, rich, opaque and slightly more viscous that its sister formulas, it combines Viscoptima SE, versatile emulsifier that provides smooth and silky senrsorial, Arlacel 165, non-ionic...
B.A.S.E. Cream 150
A classic cream chassis formula, to which you may add the actives you need to bring unique benefits to it. Creamy, rich, and bright white, it is a minimalist version of its sister formulas. It combines Viscoptima SE, versatile emulsifier that provides smooth and silky senrsorial, and Arlacel 165,...
Broad Sprectrum Daily Sun Stick SPF 50
Feel free to enjoy the sun with this practical, on the go formulation, which promotes a light-weight and non-tacky feel suitable for daily application. The Syncrowax line is used to provide rigidity to the formulation. Solaveil XT 100 is a broad spectrum inorganic filter which contributes with UVB,...
Transparent Sun Stick SPF 50
Wow your customers with this clear stick format, a beautiful, handy and easy to use formulation. The combination of emollients as Crodamol STS, Crodamol SFX and Liquiwax PolyIPL gives a very light and smooth sensory. The Oleocraft line is responsible for structure and give the clear appearance to...
Mineral Sun Swipe Stick SPF 50
Your daily sun care routine just got easier! The Mineral Sun Swipe Stick SPF 50 delivers enhanced broad spectrum UVA/UVB protection with our alumina-free, mineral-based, and low irritancy Solaveil™ XTP-2 and Solaveil STP-1 actives while also guarding your skin against aging and environmental damage....
Silicone Free Macadamia Hair Serum
This Silicone-Free Macadamia Hair Serum makes hair smooth and manageable without leaving a greasy feel when applied onto damaged hair. To use it, simply apply two to five drops onto wet hair, massage it in thoroughly and blow hair dry for two minutes. CropureTM Macadamia and CromollientTM SCE are...
Scalp Soothing Conditioner
This Scalp Soothing Conditioner is cleansing oil formulation for scalp to remove sebum from scalp and improve smooth and manageable to hair. To use it, simply apply onto scalp after washing hair with tap water, then massage it by finger before shampoo. SILVERFREE™ is used as an anti-grey hair agent...
Men's BB Foundation
Men's BB Foundation protects the skin from solar exposure while maintaining a healthy and uniform skin tone. The combination of Cithrol™ DPHS and Span™ 120 creates W/O emulsion easily. Solaveil™ XT-300 offers broad spectrum UVA and UVB protection and free radical management. Infraveil™ IT-100 acts...
Damage Control Charcoal Cleansing Stick
Simplify your skincare routine with the Damage Control Charcoal Cleansing Stick, an activated charcoal-infused cleanser in solid form. Packed with our mineral oil alternative, Crodamol™ CAP, our deeply moisturising NG Shea Butter, and our 100% non-animal derived, vegan alternative to natural beeswax...
Velvet Eyeshadow (Balm to Powder)
This lightweight eyeshadow balm gives a touch of glam to the natural makeup look! It has a cushiony and creamy texture, spreading smoothly on skin with a velvety finish. OleoCraft™ LP-20 is an oil-structuring polymer. Solaveil™ XTP-1 offers excellent UVB protection, and Infraveil™ IT-100 provides...