Hydrolyzed Corn Starch Octenylsuccinate
Hydrolyzed Corn Starch Octenylsuccinate is a film forming and binding ingredient. It’s in 5 products on Poliage, most often cleanser and sunscreen. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 22, 2026
What it does
Contains Hydrolyzed Corn Starch Octenylsuccinate: absorbent
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Hydrolyzed Corn Starch Octenylsuccinate: binding
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Hydrolyzed Corn Starch Octenylsuccinate: film-forming
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 56605, accessed October 22, 2026.
Products that contain Hydrolyzed Corn Starch Octenylsuccinate
Murad
Acne Control Clarifying Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Oars + Alps
Anti-Everything Solid Face Wash
Cleanser · Lists exfoliating acid, essential oils, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Murad
Clarifying Cream Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, essential oils, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Clinical Protection
Lists fragrance, silicones
Oars + Alps
Matte Sunscreen Face Stick with SPF 50
Sunscreen · Lists exfoliating acid, chemical UV filters, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
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