Decyl Olivate
AKA “Decyl Olive Oil Ester, Olive Oil Fatty Acid Ester
Emollient
Ingredient Facts
Decyl olivate
AKA: Decyl Olive Oil Ester, Olive Oil Fatty Acid Ester
Emollient · Emollient · EWG: 3
Synthetic
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
Fatty acids, olive oil, n-decyl esters
Form
Oil
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Functions
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Locks In Moisture
Traditional Use
Synthesized as an ester of decyl alcohol and olive oil fatty acids. Designed to capture the emollient benefits of traditional olive oil in a stable synthetic form.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
3
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR