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
Nivea
Nivea Milk Nutritiva Piel Extra Seca
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Nivea
Nivea Sun after sun sensitive
Lists drying alcohol, silicones
Nivea sun
NIVEA Sun Breathable Uv Specialist Luminous630 Anti-Spot SPF50+ Zonnefluïde
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Nivea
Nivea sun doposole hydrate
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, silicones
Beiersdorf
NIVEA Sun Kids Protect & Hydrate SPF50+ Zonnebrandspray
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
Nivea
nivea sun kids ultra
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Nivea sun
NIVEA Sun Protect & Hydrate Pocket Size SPF30 Zonnebrandcrème
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
Nivea
NIVEA Sun Protect & Hydrate SPF30 Zonnebrandspray
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
Nivea Sun
NIVEA Sun Protect & Hydrate SPF50+ Zonnebrandlotion
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol
Nivea
NIVEA Sun Protect & Hydrate SPF50+ Zonnebrandspray
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
Nivea
NIVEA Verfrissende Reinigingsmelk
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, parabens
Cetaphil
Nourishing & Hydrating Lotion
Body lotion · Lists silicones
Dr Teal’s
Nourishing Coconut Oil Body Lotion
Lists fragrance, silicones
Nivea
Nourishing Essentially Enriched Body Lotion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Nivea
Nourishing Radiance Body Lotion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, silicones
Unilever
Nourishing Secrets Ritual Restaurador
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens, silicones, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Nutrición go fresh crema corporal
Lists fragrance, parabens
Soapbox
Oat Milk + Lavender Ultra Hydrating Body Lotion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
L’Oréal
Obao piel delicada
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
OSEA
Ocean Wave Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils
Nivea
Oil Infused Lotion Peach Blossom & Avocado Oil
Body lotion · Lists drying alcohol, sulfates, silicones
Nivea
Oil Infused Lotion with Coconut & Monoi Oil
Body lotion · Lists drying alcohol, sulfates, silicones
Nivea
Orchid & Argan Oil Infused Lotion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, sulfates, silicones
Nivea
Original Daily Moisture Body Lotion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, parabens
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