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 22, 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
Shiseido
Lait Bronzant SPF 6
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
Yves rocher
Lait réparateur au beurre de karité peaux extra sèches
Lists fragrance, silicones
Jergens
Lavender Dreams Shea Fusion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
ChapStick
Lemonade Party Lip Balm
Lip · Lists fragrance, silicones
Neutrogena
Lèvres
Lists fragrance, sulfates, chemical UV filters
Unilever
Lip Therapy
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Mario Badescu
Lip Wax (Jar)
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens
Mario Badescu
Lip Wax (Stick)
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
L.A colours
lipstick hydrating
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Instituto Español
Loción corporal Arnica Piernas Cansadas
Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
Kenra Professional
Luxe Shine Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
malibu tan
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens, silicones, formaldehyde releasers
cien
masque cheveux regenerant
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
l-oreal
Masque nourrissant hair food banane
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Henkel
Matt-Paste Strand Matte
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Palladio
MATTE BLUSH
Blush · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Palladio
MATTE CREAM LIP COLOR
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Blistex
Medicated lip balm
Lists fragrance
mermaid majesty
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, essential oils, silicones
Garnier
Method for Curls Defining Mask
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
Kiehl’s Since 1851
Midnight Recovery Botanical Cleansing Oil
Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils
Too Cool For School
Mineral Pink Salt Deep Cleansing Oil
Lists essential oils
Sun Bum
Mineral SPF 30 Tinted Sunscreen Face Lotion
Sunscreen · Lists silicones
ChapStick
Minions Banana-nana Lip Balm
Lip · Lists fragrance, silicones
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