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
Lubriderm
Lubriderm Intense Skin Repair
Moisturizer · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Mad Hippie
Luminizing Facial SPF
Sunscreen · Lists coconut derivatives
MAC
M·A·Cximal Silky Matte Lipstick
Lip · Lists fragrance, silicones, coconut derivatives
Karseell
Maca Essential Oil
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Anastasia Beverly Hills
Magic Touch Concealer
Concealer · Lists silicones
Patrick Ta
Major Skin Hydra-Luxe Luminous Skin Perfecting Foundation
Foundation · Lists coconut derivatives
100% Pure
Maracuja Mascara
Mascara · Lists fragrance allergens
Naturopathica
Marshmallow & Probiotic Sensitivity Soothing Cream Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Máscara Facial Detox L’Oréal Argila Pura Esfoliante 40g
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Vichy
Masque Argile Purifiant Pores
Lists fragrance
Makeup by Mario
Master Mascara
Mascara · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
TIRTIR
Matcha Skin Toner
Toner · Lists silicones
Palladio
MATTE CREAM LIP COLOR
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Doucce
Maxlash Volumizer Mascara
Mascara · Lists parabens
Wet n Wild
Mega Protein Mascara
Mascara · Lists sulfates, silicones
Formula 10.0.6
Melt Away Vitamin C Triple Action Cleanser
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Balea
Milde Seife Pflege & Hygiene
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, sulfates, coconut derivatives
The INKEY List
Milk Cleanser
Cleanser · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Beekman 1802
Milk Drops Ceramide Serum
Serum · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Beekman 1802
Milk RX Advanced Better Aging Wrinkle Serum
Serum · Lists coconut derivatives
Cocokind
Mineral SPF for Face
Sunscreen · Lists coconut derivatives
Physicians Formula
Mineral Wear Diamond Baked Blush
Blush · Lists silicones
Physicians Formula
Mineral Wear Diamond Perfector Illuminator & Concealer
Concealer · Lists silicones
ChapStick
Minions Banana-nana Lip Balm
Lip · Lists fragrance, silicones
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