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 23, 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
Tree Hut
Golden Vanilla Overnight Lip Mask
Lip · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Glow Recipe
Guava Vitamin C Bright-Eye Gel Cream
Eye cream · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Ouai
Hair Oil
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
SHEGLAM
Harley Quinn X SHEGLAM Thrill Seeker Color-Changing Lipstick-Arkham
Lip · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
SHEGLAM
Harry Potter X SHEGLAM Gifted Herbologist Glitter Lipstick
Lip · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
SHEGLAM
Harry Potter X SHEGLAM Magic Elixir Lip Gloss-Draught Of Living Death
Lip · Lists fragrance
SHEGLAM
Hot Goss Plumping Lip Gloss-That’s Juicy!
Lip · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
SHEGLAM
Hydra Jelly Pocket Lip Jam-Sugar Swirl
Lip · Lists silicones
e.l.f.
Hydrating Core Lip Shine
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Laura Geller
Hydrating Lip Mask
Lip · Lists fragrance
Westman Atelier
HydroBalm Tinted Lipstick
Lip · Lists exfoliating acid
R+Co
HYPERLINK Fiber Stretch Pomade
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Juvia’s Place
I am My Skin Foundation Sticks
Foundation · Lists silicones
Essence
I love flaw less skin
Concealer · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Palladio
I’M BLUSHING 2-IN-1 CHEEK & LIP TINT
Lip · Lists silicones
Tatcha
Indigo Overnight Repair
Serum · Lists silicones
Nudestix
Intense Matte Lip + Cheek
Blush · Lists silicones
Dr. Dennis Gross
Intense Wrinkle Cream
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, retinoid, silicones
Laura Geller
Jelly Balm Smooth Shine Lip Gloss
Lip · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Tree Hut
Jelly Bear Lip Oil
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Wet n Wild
Jelly Drip Lip Glaze
Lip · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, silicones
e.l.f.
Jelly Pop Glow Reviver Lip Oil
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
SHEGLAM
Jelly Wow Hydrating Lip Oil-Pinkies Up
Lip · Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
SHEGLAM
Just Kissed Lipstick Crayon-Red Velvet
Lip · Lists fragrance
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