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Isododecane

Isododecane

$10.33 CAD - $215.33 CAD
Quantity: 100 ml

  • Isododecane

    Fast-Evaporating Emollient for Long-Wear & Weightless Formulas

    INCI Name: Isododecane

    Appearance: Clear, colorless liquid

    Solubility: Oil-soluble

    Usage Rate: 2% – 40%

    Function: Solvent, texture enhancer, film-former, volatility agent

    Isododecane is a highly volatile, lightweight hydrocarbon emollient used to create smooth, fast-drying, transfer-resistant cosmetic and skincare formulations. It evaporates quickly without leaving a greasy residue, making it ideal for long-wear makeup, non-tacky balms, and high-performance hair and skin products.

    Commonly Used In:

    • Liquid lipsticks and matte lip colors
    • Long-wear and waterproof foundations
    • Eyeshadows, eyeliners, and brow pomades
    • Makeup setting sprays and mists
    • Transfer-resistant primers and concealers
    • Hair serums and anti-frizz sprays
    • Silicone-free dry touch formulations
    • Roll-on and spray sunscreens
    • Body oils and quick-dry skin elixirs
    • Deodorants and fragrance oils

  • What is Isododecane?

    Isododecane is a branched-chain hydrocarbon commonly used as a lightweight solvent and texture enhancer in cosmetic and personal care formulations. It helps reduce tackiness, enhances spreadability, and improves formula wear time. It is particularly effective in volatile systems where a fast-drying, non-oily finish is desired.

    Why Use Isododecane?

    • Quick Evaporation: Dries rapidly and reduces drying time in makeup
    • Non-Greasy Feel: Adds slip without leaving oily residue
    • Improves Wear: Helps lock pigments and actives in place
    • Silicone Alternative: Can be used in place of cyclopentasiloxane or D5
    • Ideal for Layering: Lightweight enough for multiple applications

    Performance Highlights

    • Compatible with silicones, esters, and oil-phase ingredients
    • Enhances glide and feel in emulsions and balms
    • Helps reduce transfer and improve wear time

    Additional Application Examples:

    • Transfer-proof liquid eyeliners and brow gels
    • Oil-control facial mists and mattifiers
    • Tattoo cover products and pigment suspensions
    • Stick foundations and shimmer balms

    Formulation Tip:

    Use in the oil phase or added post-emulsification for best results. Avoid use in water-rich systems. Ideal for cold-process and anhydrous formulas.

    How to Use

    Oil-phase addition. Can be mixed with esters, volatile silicones, or natural oils.

    • Usage rate: 2% – 40%
    • Oil-soluble; not compatible with water alone
    • Stable across a broad pH and temperature range

  • Documents

    • Low-irritation and non-comedogenic
    • Ideal for clean beauty and long-wear formulations

     

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Natalia Saenz

A must-have for long-wear and lightweight formulas. It gives a quick-dry finish and helps prevent pigment transfer in lip and eye products. Unfortunately, the packaging could use some improvement—there was a minor leak. Thankfully, all products were packed in secondary containment bags, so nothing else was affected, and it's an issue that I am sure CDF will address moving forward.

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