Isopropyl Palmitate
Isopropyl Palmitate is an emollient and perfuming ingredient. It’s in 414 products on Poliage, most often body lotion, conditioner and deodorant. 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
Cantu
Weightless Protect + Shine Gloss
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones, coconut derivatives
Hempz
White Pumpkin & Toasted Marshmallow Moisturizing Body Lotion
Body lotion · 12 fl oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones
Hempz
Winter Mint & Frosted Cranberry Moisturizing Body Lotion
Body lotion · 12 fl oz · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones
Yves rocher
Yves rocher huile de douche sensuelle noix de coco
200 ml 6.7 fil. oZ. · Label from France · Ingredients incomplete, can’t check
Sanex
ZERO% lait corps hydratant
250ml · Label from France · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones
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