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Hexyl Nicotinate
In cosmetic formulas, Hexyl Nicotinate softens and smooths the skin, and also is listed in CosIng as an antistatic agent (static control, mostly in hair products).
What does Hexyl Nicotinate do in a formula?
Hexyl Nicotinate softens and smooths the skin, and also is listed in CosIng as an antistatic agent (static control, mostly in hair products).
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
Beauty articles & blogs (2)
Further reading from beauty writers and cosmetic formulators.
- AHA Exfoliant Pad Review: Nip+Fab, philosophy, Arcona and Pixi | Lab Muffin Beauty Science
Lab Muffin Beauty Science
Beauty science blog; affiliate links and sponsorships may be present.
- Pixi Glow Tonic review | Lab Muffin Beauty Science
Lab Muffin Beauty Science
Beauty science blog; affiliate links and sponsorships may be present.
Research papers (5)
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.
- Reduction of telogen rate and increase of hair density in androgenetic alopecia by a cosmetic product: Results of a randomized, prospective, vehicle-controlled double-blind study in men.
Journal of cosmetic dermatology · 2022
- Differences among moisturizers in affecting skin susceptibility to hexyl nicotinate, measured as time to increase skin blood flow.
Skin research and technology : official journal of International Society for Bioengineering and the Skin (ISBS) [and] International Society for Digital Imaging of Skin (ISDIS) [and] International Society for Skin Imaging (ISSI) · 2003
- In vivo human skin barrier modulation by topical application of fatty acids.
Skin pharmacology and applied skin physiology · 1998
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- Skin barrier function in healthy volunteers as assessed by transepidermal water loss and vascular response to hexyl nicotinate: intra- and inter-individual variability.
The British journal of dermatology · 1993
- Alterations in scalp blood flow after the epicutaneous application of 3% minoxidil and 0.1% hexyl nicotinate in alopecia.
The British journal of dermatology · 1987
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
- Hexyl Nicotinate in COSMILE Europe
Industry ingredient directory · matched to the publisher’s ingredient index.
- Hexyl Nicotinate in INKEEDecoder
Commercial ingredient explainer directory, formerly INCIDecoder · matched to its publisher index; claims not independently reviewed.
- European Commission CosIng database
Catalog reference 34271. 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
Pro-vitamin B5Moisturizes and improves hydration by drawing and holding water in the skinHyaluronic AcidBinds water at the skin surface and supports short-term hydration. The widely repeated claim that it holds 1,000 times its weight in water is not supported by direct measurement. A 2025 review reported about 0.7–2 grams of water per gram of polysaccharide.SqualaneSoftens and smooths skinArgan oilSoftens and conditions skin as an emollientHydrolyzed Wheat ProteinConditions and adds body, so hair feels thickerUreaHelps dry, tight skin hold more water
What kinds of products contain Hexyl Nicotinate?
Real brands and product categories from the 4 decoded products listing Hexyl Nicotinate — an observation of our catalog, not a claim about market share.
4 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
moisturizers (2), conditioners (1), exfoliants (1)
Commonly appears alongside
How often another ingredient appears in the same decoded products. This does not show routine compatibility.
Which products contain Hexyl Nicotinate?
All 4 →4 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 34271) · 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.