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
SHEGLAM
Life Is Delicious Pocket Lip Jam-Ambrosia
Lip · Lists silicones
NARS
Light Reflecting Advanced Skincare Foundation
Foundation · Lists coconut derivatives
SHEGLAM
Like Magic Color Correcting Concealer-White
Concealer · Lists silicones
Wet n Wild
Lip Balm
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Summer Fridays
Lip Butter Balm
Lip · Lists fragrance
Laneige
Lip Glowy Balm
Lip · Lists fragrance, silicones
NARS
Lip Liner
Lip · Lists fragrance allergens
Palladio
LIP MASK
Lip · Lists fragrance
Thrive Causemetics
Lip Mate High-Shine Reviving Lip Topper
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils
Palladio
LIP SCRUB
Lip · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Rose Inc
Lip Treatment Hydrating Lip Balm
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid
SHEGLAM
Lip Veil Cushion Lightweight Lipstick-Crimson
Lip · Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
Pixi
LipGlow
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Pixi
LipMask
Lip · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Pixi
LipTone
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
Patrick Ta
Liquid Transition Brightening Blush
Blush · Lists silicones
SHEGLAM
Lunar Orbit Blush Ball-Adorn
Blush · Lists silicones
MAC
Lustreglass Sheer-Shine Lipstick
Lip · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
MAC
M·A·Cximal Sleek Satin Lipstick
Lip · Lists fragrance
Patrick Ta
Major Moisture Smoothing Lip Balm
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Patrick Ta
Major Skin Soft Blur Brightening Concealer
Concealer · Lists silicones
Patrick Ta
Major Volume Plumping Gloss
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, essential oils
Tarte
Maracuja Juicy Lip Plump Shimmer Glass
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Gemey
MasterCamo Kit correcteur teint
Lists silicones
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