Emollient ingredient

Alpha-Olefin Oligomer

INCI: POLYALPHA-OLEFIN

A synthetic hydrocarbon polymer produced from alpha-olefin monomers, used as a lightweight, non-comedogenic emollient in toners and serums.

Also known as: polyalpha-olefin, poly alpha olefin, a-olefin oligomer

emollientskin-conditioning

Benefits

  • Lightweight hydrocarbon emollient
  • Non-greasy skin feel
  • Improves formula spreadability

No known watch-fors.

Compatibility

✓ Works well with
+ Silica+ Dimethicone
At a glance
CategoryEmollient
IrritancyLow
Beginner-friendlyYes
Pregnancy safeYes
In your routine

Pairs well with Silica and Dimethicone.

Found in 7 products
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Products with Alpha-Olefin Oligomer

Vital Act LotionToner
d program
Vital Act Lotion
Pure Rice Moisture CreamMoisturizer
Bijin Nuka
Pure Rice Moisture Cream
Brightening Moisture Milk WTEmulsion
Elixir
Brightening Moisture Milk WT
Brightening Moisture Emulsion WTEmulsion
Elixir
Brightening Moisture Emulsion WT
Ihada Medicated BalmMoisturizer
Shiseido
Ihada Medicated Balm
Protective Fortifying Emulsion SPF22Emulsion
Clé de Peau Beauté
Protective Fortifying Emulsion SPF22