Looking for bulk quantities or wholesale pricing? Email us at [email protected]. .bulk-order-note { margin: 0 0 18px 0; padding: 12px 15px; background: #fdf6f8; /* light pink */ border: 1px solid #e5c4cc; /* delicate dark pink border */ border-radius: 6px; font-size: 14px; color: #4A2F27; font-weight: 550; } .bulk-order-note a { color: #4A2F27; text-decoration: underline; font-weight: 600; } Ingredients Details Documents Isohexadecane Lightweight, Non-Greasy Emollient INCI Name: Isohexadecane Appearance: Clear, colorless liquid Solubility: Oil-soluble; insoluble in water Usage Rate: 1% – 60% Function: Emollient, solvent, texture enhancer, cleansing agent Isohexadecane is a high-purity emollient known for its silky, non-greasy skin feel and excellent spreadability. It is commonly used in skincare, sunscreens, and long-wear makeup products to reduce tackiness, improve product texture, and enhance skin absorption without leaving a residue. Commonly Used In: Long-wear foundations and primers Cleansing oils and makeup removers Silicone-free moisturizers Sunscreens and body lotions Hair conditioners and styling products Why Choose Isohexadecane? Isohexadecane is a versatile, oil-phase ingredient valued for its luxurious skin glide and fast-drying properties. It offers a dry, powdery after-feel that helps balance richer oils or actives in a formula. It's an excellent choice for high-performance and oil-free systems. Key Benefits: Provides a silky, lightweight, and non-greasy feel Improves spreadability and slip in emulsions Helps solubilize oily actives and pigments Reduces tackiness in formulations Ideal for long-wear, oil-free, or matte products Usage Guidelines: Recommended Use: 1% – 60% Add to oil phase or blend with silicones and esters Compatible with most oils, waxes, and emulsifiers Not water-soluble; requires emulsifier for water-based formulas Formulation Tips: Use in place of heavier oils for a dry-touch finish Pair with esters or dimethicone for a velvet-soft skin feel Excellent carrier for pigments in color cosmetics Documents COA SDS