Isoeicosane
AKA “ORISTAR IES, CREASIL IE, FANCOL IE, CREASIL IE CG, LIQUID ISOPARAFFIN, RefChem:791854, ISOEICOSANE [INCI]
Synthetic
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Ingredient Facts
Isoeicosane
AKA: ORISTAR IES, CREASIL IE, FANCOL IE, CREASIL IE CG, LIQUID ISOPARAFFIN, RefChem:791854, ISOEICOSANE [INCI]
Synthetic · Skin Conditioning - Emollient | Solvent · 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
Synthetic
Synthetic
Function
Skin Conditioning - Emollient | Solvent
Benefits
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
Target
General
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy Safe
Yes
EWG Score4
CIR Safety Findings
medical-approval, all-shades-safe, Not an Irritant
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Verified Feb 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR