Isopropyl Myristate
Isopropyl Myristate is an emollient and perfuming ingredient. It’s in 333 products on Poliage, most often lip, body lotion and conditioner. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 21, 2026
In plain English
An ester of myristic acid. A light emollient that helps products spread.
What it does
Contains Isopropyl Myristate: binding
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Isopropyl Myristate: emollient
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Isopropyl Myristate: masking
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Isopropyl Myristate: perfuming
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 34699, accessed October 22, 2026. Also listed as isopropylis myristas.
Products that contain Isopropyl Myristate
CeraVe
Resurfacing Retinol Serum
Serum · Lists drying alcohol, retinoid, silicones
RoC
RETINOL CORREXION® Line Smoothing Eye Cream
Eye cream · Lists retinoid
Henkel
Right Guard Sport Deoderant
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Sanex
Sanex men 0% deodorant
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid
l-oreal
Sanfte Hafermilch, Reiscreme & Bio-Hafermilch, beruhigende Spülung
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
sanitizer
Lists fragrance, retinoid
Sachajuan
SCALP CONDITIONER
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, essential oils, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Henkel
Schauma Keratin Kraft Aufbau Spülung
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, parabens
henkel
Scorpio Déodorant parfumé
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
selsum blue shampoo
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Shampooing sec extrait de vanille
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, silicones
Fekkai
Shea Butter Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Maui Moisture
Shea butter hair mask
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, formaldehyde releasers
Fekkai
Shea Butter Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
CeraVe
Skin Renewing Eye Cream
Eye cream · Lists silicones
CeraVe
Skin Renewing Nightly Exfoliating Treatment
Serum · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones
CeraVe
Skin Renewing Vitamin C Serum
Serum · Lists drying alcohol, silicones
Counter
Skin Twin Featherweight Foundation
Foundation · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones, coconut derivatives
bio-oil
skincare oil
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid, essential oils
Garnier
Sleek & Shine Finish 5-in-1 Serum Spray
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
smart care hand sanitizer
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol
Ofra
Soft Pearl Peel
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, silicones
Fenty Beauty
Soft’lit Naturally Luminous Longwear Foundation
Foundation · Lists silicones
Gold Bond
Softening Hydrating Foot Cream with Shea Butter
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, retinoid, parabens, silicones, formaldehyde releasers
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