Snapshot
- Overview
- A light solvent that helps formulas spread easily and dry down fast.
- Category
- Skin Conditioning
- Type
- Solvent
Tridecane
Tridecane is a C13 saturated hydrocarbon used in cosmetics as a volatile solvent and sensory aid. It's chosen as a fast-evaporating, light carrier that improves spreadability, cuts greasiness, and leaves a quick, dry-touch finish.
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Our take
Is Tridecane a Good Ingredient?
It rates Good as an effective, lightweight, fast-evaporating solvent that improves spread and dry-down with generally low irritation risk. It doesn't reach Great because its direct skin benefits are limited and it can cause transient dryness on compromised barriers.
What it does
Skin Benefits
Creates a quick-dry, weightless skin finish that cuts down on tackiness and greasiness, and improves slip for a smoother, more elegant application experience.
Where you'll find it
Uses in Skincare & Cosmetics
Found in fluid moisturizers, sunscreens, and primers to deliver a clean, dry-touch feel, and also used in long-wear foundations and lightweight serums to improve glide and set-down.
Before you use it
Safety
Typically low irritation potential on intact skin, but its volatility may cause temporary dryness or mild stinging on sensitive areas; avoid eye contact and excessive inhalation in sprays. No common regulatory restrictions for standard cosmetic use.
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