Isoeicosane
AKA “ORISTAR IES, CREASIL IE, FANCOL IE, CREASIL IE CG, LIQUID ISOPARAFFIN, RefChem:791854, ISOEICOSANE [INCI]”
Synthetic
Ingredient Facts
Isoeicosane
AKA: ORISTAR IES, CREASIL IE, FANCOL IE, CREASIL IE CG, LIQUID ISOPARAFFIN, RefChem:791854, ISOEICOSANE [INCI]
Synthetic · Emollient · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Emollient
Solvent
Skin Conditioner
Synthetic
Clean
A lightweight conditioning agent that smooths skin and helps products glide on effortlessly. Leaves skin feeling soft and hydrated without heaviness.
Formula
C20H42
Mol. Weight
282.50
CAS #
93685-79-1
Form
Liquid
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Functions
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Solvent
Dissolves other ingredients so they distribute evenly in the formula. Often the invisible "base" everything else is mixed into.
Locks In Moisture
Traditional Use
Synthetic hydrocarbon developed for use as a lightweight, volatile emollient in modern cosmetics. Part of the synthetic hydrocarbon family created to replace heavier mineral oils with minimal traditional use history.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Verified Feb 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR