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
Nudestix
NUDEFIX Cream Concealer
Concealer · Lists drying alcohol, silicones
Ombia
Ombia Med waslotion sensitief
Lists exfoliating acid, sulfates, coconut derivatives
PUR Cosmetics
On Point Mascara
Mascara · Lists silicones
ouidad vitacurl gel
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid, silicones
Thrive Causemetics
Overnight Sensation Hydrating Sleep Mask
Mask · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, silicones
L’Oréal
Papaya hair food Shampoo
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Paris Superior Preference 5CB Medium Chestnut Brown Warmer Haircolor
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Naturopathica
Passion Fruit & Bakuchiol Ageless Eye Serum
Eye cream · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Medicube
PDRN Peptide Ampoule Mask
Mask · Lists essential oils
Winky Lux
Peeper Perfect Under-Eye Concealer
Concealer · Lists silicones
Cocokind
Peptide Fine Line Eye Gel
Eye cream · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Maelove
Peptide Squad Collagen Renewal Serum
Serum · Lists drying alcohol, silicones
SHEGLAM
Perfect Skin High Coverage Concealer
Concealer · Lists silicones
Swiss Toniq Geneva
Performance Bio Body Oil
Lists essential oils
alverde
Pflege-Dusche Bio-Granatapfel Bio-Ingwer
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Wet n Wild
Photo Focus Matte Foundation
Foundation · Lists silicones
Act+Acre
Plant Based Stem Cell Conditioner™
Conditioner · Lists fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, essential oils
Clinique
Pop Plush Creamy Lip Gloss
Lip · Lists coconut derivatives
Black Opal
Pore Perfecting Liquid Foundation for All Skin Types
Foundation · Lists silicones
Black Opal
Pore Perfecting Powder Foundation for Oily Skin
Foundation · Lists silicones
Dermalogica
Porescreen SPF40
Sunscreen · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones
Dermalogica
powerbright dark spot peel
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Dermalogica
Powerbright Dark Spot Serum
Serum · Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
NARS
Powermatte High-Intensity Lip Pencil
Lip · Lists silicones
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