Isopropyl Palmitate
Isopropyl Palmitate is an emollient and perfuming ingredient. It’s in 383 products on Poliage, most often body lotion, deodorant and conditioner. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 21, 2026
In plain English
An ester of palmitic acid. A light emollient that helps other ingredients spread.
What it does
Contains Isopropyl Palmitate: binding
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Isopropyl Palmitate: emollient
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Isopropyl Palmitate: masking
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Isopropyl Palmitate: perfuming
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 77732, accessed October 22, 2026.
Products that contain Isopropyl Palmitate
Cosmia
Lait démaquillant
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
L’Oréal
Lait Démaquillant végétal hydratant à l’Extrait d’Aloe
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
Nivea
Lait fluide hydratation express
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, silicones
Nivea
Lait hydratant douceur
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones
Nivea
Lait hydratant Douceur peaux sèches
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, parabens, silicones
Yves rocher
Lait réparateur au beurre de karité peaux extra sèches
Lists fragrance, silicones
Yves Rocher
lait réparateur beurre de karité peaux extra sèches
Lists fragrance, silicones, coconut derivatives
Beiersdorf
Lait réparateur SOS & Care 48h
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, parabens, silicones
Neutrogena
Lèvres
Lists fragrance, sulfates, chemical UV filters
Ben Nye
Lip Gloss
Lip · Lists fragrance
Mineral Fusion
Liquid Foundation
Foundation · Lists silicones
Neutrogena
Locion corporal hidratacion intensa
Lists silicones
Nivea
Locion rosa
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, silicones
lotion
Lists silicones
Eucerin
Lotion Sun Protection kids SPF 50+
Lists drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
Yves Rocher
Ma/my Purecalmille
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Make-up Entferner
Lists silicones
Hempz
Marshmallow Clouds Moisturizing Body Lotion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Nivea
Maximum Hydration Nourishing Lotion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, sulfates, silicones
Nivea
MEN AGE DEFENSE ADVANCED SERUM
Serum · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Nivea
MEN Sensitive Liquid Moisturizer
Moisturizer · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
MAC
Mineralize Blush - Baked Powder Blush
Blush · Lists silicones, chemical UV filters
Deluvia
Miracle, aloe cream
Lists essential oils, coconut derivatives
Nestlé
Moisturizing Lotion
Lists fragrance allergens, silicones
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