Hydrogenated Isocetyl Olivate
AKA “Hydrogenated Olive Oil Ester
Skin Conditioning
Ingredient Facts
Hydrogenated isocetyl olivate
AKA: Hydrogenated Olive Oil Ester
Skin Conditioning · Skin Conditioning · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Skin Conditioner
Plant Oil
Not Clean
Hydrogenated Isocetyl Olivate is the transesterificaton product of olive oil and isocetyl alcohol that has been hydrogenated
Form
Oil
See origin →
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.
Locks in moisture
Traditional Use
Olive oil has been treasured in Mediterranean cultures for millennia for skincare and healing. This ingredient is a modern synthetic derivative created in the 20th century to provide the emollient benefits of olive oil with improved stability and texture in cosmetic formulations.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
4
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