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
Maybelline
Dream Pure BB Cream
Foundation · Lists drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, silicones, salicylic acid
Laura Geller
Easy Cover Up Hydrating Concealer
Concealer · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
SHEGLAM
Ember Rose Immortal Love Nourishing Lip Gloss-Amor
Lip · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Thrive Causemetics
EmpowerGloss Ultra-Glossy Lip Serum
Lip · Lists fragrance
Thrive Causemetics
Empowershine Satin Lip Cream
Lip · Lists fragrance
r.e.m. beauty
Essential Drip Glossy Balm
Lip · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
NARS
Explicit Lipstick
Lip · Lists silicones
Rare Beauty
Find Comfort Lip Butter
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Merit
Flush Balm
Blush · Lists silicones
Moroccanoil
Frizz Control Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones, coconut derivatives
Moroccanoil
Frizz Control Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones, coconut derivatives
Palladio
FULL-COVERAGE CONCEALER
Concealer · Lists silicones, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Nudestix
Gel Color Lip + Cheek Balm
Blush · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
bareMinerals
GEN NUDE Powder Blush
Blush · Lists silicones
L’Oréal
Glam Shine 601
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
SHEGLAM
Glass Glow Blush Stick
Blush · Lists silicones
SHEGLAM
Glaze Daze Lip Gloss-Rose Tea
Lip · Lists silicones
Fenty Beauty
Gloss Bomb Cream Color Drip Lip Cream
Lip · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, retinoid
Fenty Beauty
Gloss Bomb Stix High-Shine Gloss Stick
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
e.l.f.
Glossy Lip Stain
Lip · Lists silicones
SHEGLAM
Glow Addict Lip Balm-Rocky Road
Lip · Lists fragrance
MAC
Glow Play Cushiony Blush
Blush · Lists silicones
MAC
Glow Play Tendertalk Lip Balm
Lip · Lists fragrance
Dermalogica
Golden Hour Hydrating SPF30 Stick
Sunscreen · Lists chemical UV filters
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