Isopropyl Palmitate
Isopropyl Palmitate is an emollient and perfuming ingredient. It’s in 400 products on Poliage, most often body lotion, deodorant and conditioner. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 25, 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 Men
Sensitive Aftershave Balm
100 ml · Label from Norway and Sweden · Lists fragrance
Nivea
Sensitive Gel
200 ml · Label from Portugal · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Nivea
Sensitive Immediate Peotect, SPF30
200 ml · Label from Norway · Lists drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
Nivea
Sensitive Immediate Protect+, SPF30
200 ml · Label from Norway · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Eucerin
Sensitive Protect Body Spray
200 ml · Label from Sweden · Lists drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
Nivea
Sensitive Soothing Post Shave Balm
3.3 fl oz (100 mL) · Lists fragrance
Nivea
Sensual Pflegelotion Kirsch Blüte
200 ml · Label from Germany · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Kristin Ess
Signature Conditioner
Conditioner · 10 FL OZ · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, silicones, coconut derivatives
Cetaphil
Skin Activator Hydrating & Firming Lotion
Body lotion · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones
Nivea
Skin Firming Sheer Hydration Body Lotion
Body lotion · 16.9 fl oz · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, sulfates, silicones
Aveeno
Skin Relief moisturising lotion
200 ml · Label from United Kingdom · Lists fragrance allergens, silicones
Naturium
Skin-Renewing Retinol Body Lotion
Body lotion · 8 fl oz · Lists retinoid, silicones
Hask
Smooth + Keratin & Jojoba Oil Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Hask
Smooth + Keratin & Jojoba Oil Deep Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Olay
Smoothing Daily Facial Cleanser | with Retinol
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, retinoid, silicones
Neutrogena
Sofort einziehende Handcreme
140 ml · Label from Germany · Lists fragrance, silicones
Laura Geller
Soft Matte Baked Blush
Blush · Lists silicones
Kristin Ess
Softening Conditioner
Conditioner · 10 FL OZ · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
Yves rocher
SOLAIRE PEAU PARFAITE
200ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, coconut derivatives
BOBBI BROWN
Soothing Cleansing Oil Face Cleanser
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
The Body Shop
Spa of the World French Grape Seed Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
Hempz
Spiced Dreams Moisturizing Body Lotion
Body lotion · 17 fl oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Coppertone
Sport SPF 30 Spray
Sunscreen · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, silicones
Suave
Strawberry Delight 48H Moisture Body Lotion
Body lotion · 18oz · Lists fragrance, silicones, coconut derivatives
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