Diisostearyl Malate
Diisostearyl Malate is an emollient and surfactant ingredient. It’s in 219 products on Poliage, most often lip, blush and concealer. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 22, 2026
In plain English
An ester of malic acid. Softens the skin surface.
What it does
Contains Diisostearyl Malate: emollient
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Diisostearyl Malate: skin-conditioning
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Diisostearyl Malate: surfactant
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 75620, accessed October 22, 2026.
Products that contain Diisostearyl Malate
Tula
A+ Renewal
Serum · Lists exfoliating acid, retinoid
Peach & Lily
Advanced Rebound Bioglow Zombie Cream™
Moisturizer · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
SHEGLAM
Adventure Time
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
NARS
Afterglow Lip Balm
Lip · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones, coconut derivatives
NARS
Afterglow Lip Oil
Lip · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
NARS
Afterglow Lip Shine
Lip · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
NARS
Afterglow Sensual Shine Lipstick
Lip · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones, coconut derivatives
Tatcha
Ageless Enriching Renewal Cream
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, essential oils, silicones
SHEGLAM
Air Plush Lip & Cheek Cream-High Winds
Lip · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones
Clinique
Almost Powder Makeup Broad Spectrum SPF 18
Foundation · Lists silicones
Tree Hut
Angel Cake Lip Butter
Lip · Lists fragrance, silicones
Sunday Riley
Aquamarine Melt Hydrating Gel-Balm Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Baby Lips Electro Strike a Rose
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Maybelline
Baby Lips Lip Makeup Crystal Moisturizing Lip Balm
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Maybelline
Baby Lips Moisturizing Lip Balm
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, chemical UV filters
Flower Beauty
Bitten Lip Stain
Lip · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
r.e.m. beauty
Blur Butter Lip Balm
Lip · Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
Huda Beauty
BLUSH FILTER LIQUID BLUSH
Blush · Lists fragrance, silicones
Juvia’s Place
BLUSHED CREAM BLUSH
Blush · Lists silicones
SHEGLAM
Bold Booster Lip Plumper-Blush Drizzle
Blush · Lists exfoliating acid
SHEGLAM
Booster Shine Plumping Lip Gloss-Own Your Shine
Lip · Lists fragrance
Laneige
Bouncy & Firm Sleeping Mask
Mask · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Julep
Bright Intentions Under Eye Color Corrector
Concealer · Lists silicones
HARRY’S
Brightening Eye Cream
Eye cream · Lists silicones
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