Lecithin
Lecithin is an emollient and emulsifying ingredient. It’s in 512 products on Poliage, most often serum, foundation and sunscreen. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 21, 2026
In plain English
A fat-like substance from soy or egg. Keeps oil and water blended and softens skin.
What it does
Contains Lecithin: antistatic
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Lecithin: emollient
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Lecithin: emulsifying
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Lecithin: skin-conditioning
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 34995, accessed October 22, 2026.
Products that contain Lecithin
Physicians Formula
Happy Booster Blush
Blush · Lists fragrance, silicones
Live Tinted
HUESTICK All-over Color Corrector
Concealer · Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
Live Tinted
HUESTICK Lip and Cheek Multistick
Blush · Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
Haruharu Wonder
Hyaluronic Anti-wrinkle Serum
Serum · Lists drying alcohol, essential oils
Pixi
Hydrating Milky Peel
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Murad
Hydrating Toner
Toner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Juvia’s Place
I Am Magic Velvety Matte Foundation
Foundation · Lists silicones
ChapStick
I Love Summer Lip Balm
Lip · Lists fragrance, silicones
Palladio
IMMORTAL KAJAL LASTING CREAM EYELINER
Moisturizer · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Medik8
Intelligent Retinol Eye TR
Eye cream · Lists retinoid, silicones
Revision Skincare
Intellishade Clear
Sunscreen · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, chemical UV filters
Revision Skincare
Intellishade Matte
Sunscreen · Lists silicones, chemical UV filters
Revision Skincare
Intellishade Original
Sunscreen · Lists silicones, chemical UV filters
Revision Skincare
Intellishade TruPhysical
Sunscreen · Lists silicones
Revision Skincare
Intellishade TruPhysical Clear
Sunscreen · Lists silicones
Moroccanoil
Intense Smoothing Serum
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, silicones
jack black
Jack Black Double-Duty Face Moisturizer SPF 20
Lists silicones
The Body Shop
Jamaican Black Castor Oil Cleansing Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Jergens Deep Restoring Argan Oil Infused
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, parabens, silicones
MAC
Just My Type Velvetease Lip Pencil
Lists silicones
Kirkland Moisture Conditioner
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, silicones
Medicube
Kojic Acid Capsule Foam Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, retinoid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
DM
Körper-Lotion Bio-Olive Bio-Aloe Vera
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Johnson & Johnson
Lait Gel mousse extra doux
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
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