Hydrolyzed Corn Starch
Hydrolyzed Corn Starch is a humectant and viscosity controlling ingredient. It’s in 32 products on Poliage, most often mascara, hair styling and lip. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 22, 2026
In plain English
Corn starch, broken into smaller pieces. Used to hold water in the product and on skin and hold ingredients together.
What it does
Contains Hydrolyzed Corn Starch: binding
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Hydrolyzed Corn Starch: humectant
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Hydrolyzed Corn Starch: skin-conditioning
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Hydrolyzed Corn Starch: viscosity-controlling
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 34422, accessed October 22, 2026.
Products that contain Hydrolyzed Corn Starch
Mario Badescu
Acai and Vanilla Lip Balm
Lip · Lists fragrance, silicones, coconut derivatives
Laneige
Balance Mode Shine Control Weightless Moisturizer
Moisturizer · Lists silicones
TIRTIR
Collagen Lifting Eye Cream
Eye cream · Lists fragrance, silicones
Camille Rose
Curl Maker
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Davines
Davines MOMO Moisturizing Shampoo
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
defining curl talk cream
Lists fragrance
Degree
Degree Men Black and white
Lists fragrance, silicones
Curlsmith
Frizz Rescue Curl Retainer
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Maybelline
Full N Soft Washable Mascara
Mascara · Lists parabens, silicones, formaldehyde releasers
Yves Rocher
Gel désincrustant visage
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Peach & Lily
Glass Skin Refining Serum | Korean Face Serum
Serum · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Maybelline
Great Lash Big Washable Mascara
Mascara · Lists parabens, silicones
Maybelline
Illegal Length Fiber Extensions Washable Mascara
Mascara · Lists silicones
Maybelline New York
Lash Stiletto Ultimate Length
Mascara · Lists silicones
SHEGLAM
Lashlighter Up & Out Mascara
Mascara · Lists silicones
Mario Badescu
Lip Balm (Squeeze Tube)
Lip · Lists fragrance, silicones, coconut derivatives
SHEGLAM
Locked in Strong Hold Twist & Braid Gel
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, parabens, coconut derivatives
Vegamour
Loyalty: UPLIFT Volumizing Styling Foam
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
Physicians Formula
Organic Wear Fake Out Mascara
Mascara · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Mario Badescu
Pomegranate & Guava Lip Balm
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, coconut derivatives
Murad
Renewing Face Cleansing Cream
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Unilever
REXONA Déodorant Homme Spray Anti Transpirant Protection Active+ Fresh
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Unilever
REXONA Men Anti-Transpirant Invisible Black & White 100ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Unilever
REXONA Men Anti-Transpirant Invisible Black White Compressé Lot 2x100ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
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