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
Patrick Ta
Silky Lip Crème
Lip · Lists fragrance, silicones
COVERGIRL
Simply Ageless Moisture Renew Core Lipstick
Lip · Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
SHEGLAM
Skin Magnet High Coverage Foundation Stick
Foundation · Lists essential oils, silicones
SHEGLAM
Skin Magnet High Coverage Foundation Stick-Linen
Foundation · Lists essential oils, silicones
SHEGLAM
Skin-Focus High Coverage Powder Foundation
Foundation · Lists silicones
MAC
Skinfinisher Sunstruck Matte Bronzer STJR-06
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Fenty Beauty
Slip Shine Sheer Shiny Lipstick
Lip · Lists fragrance
Essence
Soft BAKED BLUSH
Blush · Lists silicones
e.l.f.
Soft Glam Satin Foundation - Medium Coverage
Foundation · Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
Rare Beauty
Soft Pinch Lip Oil Stick
Lip · Lists fragrance
Rare Beauty
Soft Pinch Liquid Blush
Blush · Lists silicones
Rare Beauty
Soft Pinch Luminous Powder Blush
Blush · Lists silicones
Rare Beauty
Soft Pinch Matte Bouncy Blush
Blush · Lists silicones
Rare Beauty
Soft Pinch Tinted Lip Oil
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Makeup by Mario
Soft Pop Blush Stick
Blush · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
SHEGLAM
Squeeze & Dot Shimmer Blush Paint 020 Knock Out
Blush · Lists silicones
MAC
Squirt Plumping Gloss Stick
Lip · Lists fragrance, essential oils, coconut derivatives
SHEGLAM
Stardust Swipe Glitter Liquid Lipstick-137 Cosmic Pink
Lip · Lists fragrance, silicones, coconut derivatives
Nudestix
STAX All Over Color Blush Balm
Blush · Lists silicones
Anastasia Beverly Hills
Stick Blush
Blush · Lists silicones
Palladio
STICK CONCEALERS
Concealer · Lists fragrance, chemical UV filters
Tree Hut
Strawberry Lip Oil
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Tree Hut
Strawberry Overnight Lip Mask
Lip · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Tree Hut
Sugarlips Original Lip Butter
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
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