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Ethyl Linoleate
In cosmetic formulas, Ethyl Linoleate softens and smooths the skin, and also adds scent.
Safety status
- Fungal acneCautionSee the fungal acne checker →
What does Ethyl Linoleate do in a formula?
Ethyl Linoleate softens and smooths the skin, and also adds scent.
The listed functions explain its role in a formula. They do not establish whether a finished product will suit your skin.
No reviewed benefit claim is available here yet. Compare the complete formula, its directions, and your own skin preferences.
What a CosIng listing meansBeauty reading & sources
Research papers (6)
Related papers naming this ingredient in their title or in a beauty-relevant abstract passage. Laboratory, clinical and exposure studies have different scopes; these links are not reviewed benefit claims.
- Efficacy and safety of Politranexamide® liposomal emulsion on facial melasma: A comparative study.
Journal of cosmetic dermatology · 2023
- Isosorbide Di-(Linoleate/Oleate) Stimulates Prodifferentiation Gene Expression to Restore the Epidermal Barrier and Improve Skin Hydration.
The Journal of investigative dermatology · 2021
- Double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled study of a lotion containing triethyl citrate and ethyl linoleate in the treatment of acne vulgaris.
The British journal of dermatology · 2007
See 3 more research papers
- RIFM fragrance ingredient safety assessment, ethyl linoleate, CAS Registry Number 544-35-4.
Food and chemical toxicology : an international journal published for the British Industrial Biological Research Association · 2026
- Hair growth-promoting activity of components derived from sweet potato shochu.
Journal of bioscience and bioengineering · 2021
- Salicylic acid peel incorporating triethyl citrate and ethyl linoleate in the treatment of moderate acne: a new therapeutic approach.
Dermatologic surgery : official publication for American Society for Dermatologic Surgery [et al.] · 2013
PubMed is hosted by the U.S. National Library of Medicine. Listing there does not mean NIH authored or endorses a paper.
Cosmetic ingredient references
- Ethyl Linoleate in COSMILE Europe
Industry ingredient directory · matched to the publisher’s ingredient index.
- Ethyl Linoleate in INKEEDecoder
Commercial ingredient explainer directory, formerly INCIDecoder · matched to its publisher index; claims not independently reviewed.
- European Commission CosIng database
Catalog reference 76066. Database inclusion is not approval or proof of safety or effectiveness.
Where it fits in real formulas
Related ingredients, common formula neighbors, naming, and catalog context. This stays separate from evidence and personal-fit guidance.
Similar ingredients
related by documented function or concern
SqualaneSoftens and smooths skinArgan oilSoftens and conditions skin as an emollientCaffeineSome small studies report temporary improvement in under-eye appearance from caffeine-containing formulasBakuchiolA 12-week head-to-head study found similar improvement in measured wrinkles with bakuchiol and retinol
What kinds of products contain Ethyl Linoleate?
Real brands and product categories from the 5 decoded products listing Ethyl Linoleate — an observation of our catalog, not a claim about market share.
5 of 7,133 decoded products list this ingredient. Count calculated on (UTC). Counts describe our recorded labels, which may differ from current packaging; the public product list can be smaller than the decoded catalog.
How we collect ingredient listsProduct categories
serums (3), moisturizers (1), sunscreens (1)
Based on those categories, Ethyl Linoleate shows up mostly in leave-on products (5 of 5 classified) — derived from product category, not a label fact.
Which products contain Ethyl Linoleate?
All 5 →5 public products list this ingredient.
Catalog preview
A compact look at the first products in this result set
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About the sources
Ingredient lists show presence and order, not concentration, pH, ingredient grade, delivery system, or finished-formula performance.
Sources & methodologyCompiled from the EU CosIng database (ref 76066) · snapshot 16 June 2026. CosIng is an informational, non-legally-binding reference. Inclusion does not mean an ingredient is approved, safe, authorized for cosmetic use, or clinically effective. An INCI list does not reveal concentration, pH, ingredient grade, delivery system, or finished-formula performance.