Tocopheryl Linoleate/Oleate

AKA: Vitamin E Linoleate/Oleate, Tocopherol Linoleate/Oleate

Synthetic

Antioxidant

Skin Conditioner

Clean

OriginDerived from vegetable oils such as soybean, sunflower, and safflower containing linoleic and oleic acids. Produced through esterification of vitamin E (tocopherol) with mixed unsaturated fatty acids.

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

Form

Liquid

Skin Types

●all-skin-types

Best For

Dullness

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe

Yes

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

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.

EWG

CIR

Safe as used

Pregnancy

Yes

Concentration Guide

Leave-on0.05–1%

Rinse-off0.05%

0%50%100%

CIR reported use · 2013 survey

Regulatory Status

USA✔ permitted

EU⚠ restricted

JAPAN⚠ restricted

CANADA⚠ restricted

Regulatory Agencies

EWG CIR FDA EU COSING Health Canada

Verified Jun 2026

Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR