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
Yves rocher
Fruits noirs crème mains
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Nivea
Gel à raser peau sensible
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Nivea
Gel da barba
Lists fragrance
Cetaphil
Gentle Exfoliating SA Lotion
Moisturizer · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones, salicylic acid
Marcelle
Gentle Makeup Remover Pads for Sensitive Eyes
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Nivea
Gesichtssonnencreme
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, chemical UV filters
Soap & Glory
Glow Your Mind Nourishing Cleansing Balm
Lists fragrance allergens
Kiss My Face
Goat Milk Hand & Body Lotion - Lavender + Jasmin
Body lotion · Lists drying alcohol, essential oils
Kiss My Face
Goat Milk Hand & Body Lotion - Rosemary + Tea Tree
Body lotion · Lists drying alcohol, essential oils
Balea
Hand & Nagel Balsam Kamille
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
hand cream bbw
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Ombia
Handcreme
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
Nivea
Handcreme - 3in1 Repair
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones
Balea
Handcreme Aloe Vera
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Balea
Handcreme Hyaluron
Lists fragrance, sulfates
Hempz
Honeycrisp Apple & Cherry Chai Moisturizing Body Lotion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones
L’Oréal
Huile après-soleil & après-vacances
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, coconut derivatives
Dove
Hyaluronic + Hydration Cream Serum
Serum · Lists silicones
Garnier
Hydra 24h protect spf 30
Sunscreen · Lists drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
St. Ives
Hydrating
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Harry’s
Hydrating Night Lotion
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Neutrogena
Hydro Boost
Lists fragrance, silicones
R+Co
HYPERLINK Fiber Stretch Pomade
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Nivea
Intense Healing Body Cream
Body lotion · Lists sulfates, silicones
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