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
ChapStick
Mint Favorites Lip Balm
Lip · Lists fragrance, silicones
Balea
Mizellen Waschgel & Augen Make-Up Entferner
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Laura Geller
Modern Classic Cream Lipstick (FREE Invisible Color‑Locking Liner)
Lip · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Glo Skin Beauty
Modern Matte Foundation
Foundation · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Renee Rouleau
Moisture Infusion Toner
Toner · Lists retinoid, essential oils, silicones
moisture therapy lip balm
Lists chemical UV filters
Allies of Skin
Molecular Barrier Recovery Cream Balm
Moisturizer · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Allies of Skin
Molecular Silk Amino Hydrating Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
The Body Shop
Moringa Shine & Protection Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Allies of Skin
Multi Peptides & Growth Factors (GF) Advanced Lifting Serum
Serum · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
SHEGLAM
Multi-Fix Concealer And Color Corrector
Concealer · Lists silicones
Physicians Formula
Murumuru Butter Butter Blush
Blush · Lists fragrance, silicones
NARS
Natural Matte Longwear Foundation
Foundation · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones, coconut derivatives
The Ordinary
Natural Moisturizing Factors + HA
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
AcM
NC35 Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15
Lists silicones, chemical UV filters
Nivea
Nettoyant visage solide - Naturally Clean
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Dermalogica
Neurotouch Symmetry Serum
Serum · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
nioxin shampoo
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, sulfates, parabens, formaldehyde releasers
Nivea
Nivea Original care 24h+ moisture
Lists fragrance
Perricone MD
No Makeup Easy Rinse Makeup-Removing Cleanser
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Olaplex
Nº.5FINE BOND MAINTENANCE VOLUMIZING CONDITIONER FULL SIZE
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, coconut derivatives
Olaplex
Nº.5FINE BOND MAINTENANCE VOLUMIZING CONDITIONER JUMBO
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Olaplex
Nº.5FINE BOND MAINTENANCE VOLUMIZING CONDITIONER LITER
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, coconut derivatives
Olaplex
Nº.5FINE BOND MAINTENANCE VOLUMIZING CONDITIONER TRAVEL SIZE
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, essential oils, coconut derivatives
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