Tocopheryl Linoleate/Oleate
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Vitamin E Linoleate/Oleate, Tocopherol Linoleate/Oleate
Synthetic
Antioxidant
Skin Conditioner
Plant Oil
Clean
3,4-Dihydro-2,5,7,8-tetramethyl-2-(4,8,12-trimethyltridecyl)-2H-benzopyran-6-ol, esters with mixed 9,12-(Z,Z)-decanedienoic acid and 9-(Z)-octadecenoic acid
Effective at 1.0%
Form
Liquid
Functions
Antioxidant
Fights free radicals — the unstable molecules from UV, pollution, and stress that break down collagen and cause premature aging.
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Locks in moisture
Neutralizes free radicals
Traditional Use
A modern blended ester of vitamin E developed for cosmetics. Created to provide antioxidant and emollient properties by combining tocopherol with fatty acids.
EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Concentration Guide
0.0001%
2.0%
0%3%
Reported use
CIR reported use: 0.0001-1 | 0.1-2 | 0.05-0.1
Regulatory Agencies
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dullness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed4 reviews →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR