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
Versed
Press Restart Gentle Retinol Serum
Serum · Lists retinoid
ColourPop
Pretty Fresh Tinted Foundation Balm
Foundation · Lists silicones
ELEMIS
Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
ELEMIS
Pro-Collagen Rose Cleansing Balm
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
COVERGIRL
Professional All In One Curved Brush Mascara
Mascara · Lists fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, parabens, silicones
COVERGIRL
Professional Super Thick Lash Waterproof Mascara
Mascara · Lists fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, parabens, silicones
Supergoop!
Protec(tint) Daily Skin Tint SPF 50
Sunscreen · Lists chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Tula
Protect + Plump
Moisturizer · Lists exfoliating acid
Drunk Elephant
Protini Polypeptide Cream - Big
Moisturizer · Lists coconut derivatives
Drunk Elephant
Protini Polypeptide Firming Refillable Moisturizer
Moisturizer · Lists coconut derivatives
Drunk Elephant
Protini Powerpeptide Resurfacing Serum with Lactic Acid
Serum · Lists exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Ofra
Pumpkin Spice Peel
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Boots
Q10 day cream
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, silicones, chemical UV filters
Boots
Q10 night cream
Lists fragrance, silicones
NARS
Radiant Creamy Concealer
Concealer · Lists silicones
Dermalogica
rapid reveal peel
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
ChapStick
Raspberry Sorbet Lip Balm
Lip · Lists fragrance, silicones
Laura Mercier
Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Serum Concealer
Concealer · Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
ChapStick
Red Raspberry Lip Balm
Lip · Lists fragrance, silicones
Clinique
Redness solutions
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Clinique
Redness Solutions Makeup Broad Spectrum SPF 15
Foundation · Lists silicones
COOLA
Refreshing Water Cream - Face Moisturizer with SPF 50
Sunscreen · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Murad
Rejuvenating & Renewing Eye Cream
Eye cream · Lists retinoid, silicones
True Botanicals
Renew Repair Nightly Treatment
Serum · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils
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