Natural Octyldodecyl Olivate (NOO)

Plant-Derived Emollient for Silky Feel, Shine, and Superior Pigment Wetting

INCI Name: Octyldodecyl Oleate

Natural Octyldodecyl Olivate (INCI: Octyldodecyl Oleate) is a plant-derived, readily biodegradable emollient that delivers a silky, non-greasy feel and elevated shine. Its excellent pigment-wetting performance supports high pigment loads and uniform color in makeup while enhancing spreadability and payoff across skincare, lip, and eye products.

Perfect For These Applications

Other cosmetic uses possible—contact us for formulation guidance.

Lipsticks & Glosses

Improves glide, shine, and payoff while aiding dispersion for rich, uniform color at high pigment loads.
Liquid & Cream Foundations / Concealers

Enhances pigment wetting for smooth application, even coverage, and a refined, non-greasy finish.
Eyeshadows & Eyeliners

Boosts blendability and adhesion in pressed and anhydrous formats; supports uniform dispersion of pearls and pigments.
Facial Creams & Serums

Provides lightweight, silky emollience and smooth spreadability without greasiness.
Cleansing Oils & Balms

Contributes elegant slip and makeup dissolution while leaving a soft, conditioned after-feel.
Nail & Cuticle Treatments

Adds lubricity and shine in oil-based nail and cuticle care, improving overall sensoriality.

How to Use Natural Octyldodecyl Olivate (NOO) in Your Formulations

Understanding Natural Octyldodecyl Olivate (NOO)

Natural Octyldodecyl Olivate (NOO) is a plant-derived emollient that makes products feel silky, smooth, and elegant on the skin. It creates a soft, non-greasy glide and a refined finish—ideal for face, lip, and eye formulas where a luxurious sensorial profile matters.

For formulators, NOO (INCI: Octyldodecyl Oleate) is a clear, low-viscosity liquid ester with excellent spreadability and pigment-wetting capability. It enhances shine, improves payoff, and supports high pigment loads in color cosmetics. It is readily biodegradable, stable, and broadly compatible with oils, esters, waxes, and pigments—making it a versatile choice in both anhydrous and emulsion systems.

Formulation Tips

Typical use level is 1–10%. Use 1–3% to impart a lightweight, silky finish in facial creams and serums, and 4–10% to maximize slip, shine, and pigment dispersion in lipsticks, foundations, and balms.

Add NOO to the oil phase. It may be processed hot or cold and blends readily with common emollients, natural oils, esters, and waxes. In sticks and pressed powders, it improves lubricity, payoff, and blendability; in liquid color systems, it enhances pigment wetting for uniform coverage and smooth application.

Key Formulation Benefits:

Silky, Non-Greasy Feel: Delivers elegant slip and quick, comfortable absorption.
Enhanced Shine: Adds a polished, luminous finish—great for lip and eye products.
Excellent Pigment Dispersion: Wetting aid for uniform color and high pigment loads.
Plant-Derived & Biodegradable: Supports clean, sustainable formulation goals.
Versatile & Stable: Easy processing; compatible with oils, esters, waxes, and pigments.
Silicone-Alternative Sensory: Provides a refined glide without silicone polymers.

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Benefits	Biodegradable, Clean & Natural, Formulation Versatility, Lightweight Feel, Multi-Functional, Natural Derived, Non-Greasy, Silicone-Free, Smooth Spreadability, Texture & Sensory
INCI Name	Octyldodecyl Oleate
Usage Rate	1%-10%
Functional Type	Dispersing Agents, Emollients & Moisturizers, Esters & Synthetic Emollients, Sensory Modifiers, Specialized Functional Ingredients, Texture Enhancers
Phase Compatibility	Oil Phase
Application Area	Eye, Face, Lip, Nail
Product Type Suitability	Cleansers, Color Cosmetics, Creams & Lotions, Serums & Essences, Sun Care
Certifications	Cruelty-Free, Natural (ISO 16128), Vegan
Physical Form	Liquid

Frequently Asked Questions About Natural Octyldodecyl Olivate (NOO)

It acts as a silky, non-greasy emollient and a pigment-wetting aid. It improves slip, shine, and overall application while helping pigments disperse evenly for uniform color.

Use 1–3% for a light, silky touch in skincare and 4–10% to maximize slip, shine, and pigment dispersion in color cosmetics and balms.

Add it to the oil phase. It can be processed hot or cold and blends easily with common emollients, oils, waxes, and esters.

Yes. It is plant-derived and readily biodegradable, supporting clean and sustainable formulation goals.

Yes. It offers a refined, silicone-like glide and elegant after-feel without using silicone polymers.

It excels in lipsticks and glosses, foundations and concealers, eyeshadows and liners, facial creams and serums, cleansing oils, balms, and nail/cuticle oils.

Yes. Its strong wetting action helps disperse pigments and pearls effectively, promoting uniform color and smooth application even at high loadings.

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