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 22, 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
Bronze Effect Lait nourrissant
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, parabens, silicones
AmLactin
Calm & Renew Butter
Body lotion · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones
Tree Hut
Candy Cane Hydraglow Body Lotion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, silicones
Hempz
Caramel Créme Brûlée Moisturizing Body Lotion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, silicones
Nivea
Care Intensive Pflege
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Nivea
Care Nourishing Cream
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
cerave
CeraVe SPF50 Hydraterende Gezichtscrème
Lists chemical UV filters
Galderma
Cetaphil Baby Diaper Rash Cream
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Galderma
Cetaphil Baby Shea Butter Daily Lotion
Lists fragrance, silicones, coconut derivatives
Cetaphil
Cetaphil Oil-Free Facial Moisturizer with Sunscreen SPF 35
Lists chemical UV filters
Nivea
Cherry Blossom and Jojoba Oil Infused Lotion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, sulfates, silicones
cherry blossom lotion
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, sulfates, silicones
Tree Hut
Cinnamon Dolce Hydraglow Body Lotion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
Beiersdorf
Classic Deo Creme
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Indie Lee
Cleansing Balm
Cleanser · Lists essential oils
Nivea
cleansing cream
Lists fragrance
Nivea
Cocoa Butter Body Lotion
Body lotion · Lists sulfates, silicones
Soapbox
Coconut + Goji Berry Ultra Hydrating Body Lotion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
St. Ives
Coconut and Orchid Hand & Body Lotion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
St. Ives
Collagen and Elastin Hand & Body Lotion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Ben Nye
Concealer Crayons
Concealer · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Nivea
Control de brillo
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
cover girl simply ageless
Lists silicones
Hempz
Cozy Clouds Moisturizing Body Lotion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
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