Ingredients

Heptylglycerin

Heptylglycerin is a humectant and emollient ingredient. It’s in 1 product on Poliage, most often foundation. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.

Updated October 21, 2026

What it does

Contains Heptylglycerin: antimicrobial

Function listed in CosIng

Contains Heptylglycerin: antiperspirant

Function listed in CosIng

Contains Heptylglycerin: deodorant

Function listed in CosIng

Contains Heptylglycerin: humectant

Function listed in CosIng

Contains Heptylglycerin: skin-conditioning

Function listed in CosIng

Contains Heptylglycerin: emollient

Function listed in CosIng

Contains Heptylglycerin: solvent

Function listed in CosIng

Contains Heptylglycerin: surfactant

Function listed in CosIng

Contains Heptylglycerin: cleansing

Function listed in CosIng

Contains Heptylglycerin: emulsifying

Function listed in CosIng

Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 98011, accessed October 22, 2026.

Products that contain Heptylglycerin

100% Pure

Fruit Pigmented Full Coverage Water to Powder Foundation

Foundation · Lists coconut derivatives

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