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 22, 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
Glow Recipe
Avocado Ceramide Moisture Barrier Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Avon Moisture Therapy Intense Healing
Lists fragrance, parabens, silicones
Avon sun protection spf 40
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Westman Atelier
Baby Cheeks Blush Stick
Blush · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Herbivore
BAKUCHIOL Dual-Retinol Alternative Face Serum
Serum · Lists essential oils, coconut derivatives
Balea
Balea Flüssigseife Very Cherry, 500 ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, sulfates, coconut derivatives
TIRTIR
Banana BDRN Eye Mask - Lifting Hydrogel Patch with Collagen Threads
Mask · Lists fragrance
TIRTIR
Banana BDRN Eye Serum
Eye cream · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Ole Henriksen
Banana Bright Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30
Sunscreen · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid
The Body Shop
Banana Smooth & Shine Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
The Body Shop
Banana Truly Nourishing Shampoo Bar
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Wet n Wild
Bare Focus Niacinamide Skin Tint
Foundation · Lists drying alcohol
Swiss Toniq Geneva
Bath & Shower Hydrating Body oil
Lists essential oils
Anastasia Beverly Hills
Beauty Balm Serum Boosted Skin Tint
Foundation · Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
Sephora
Beauty insider
Lists coconut derivatives
Tula
Beauty Sleep
Serum · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid
ChapStick
Berrylicious Lip Balm
Lip · Lists fragrance, silicones
Allies of Skin
Beta Glucan & Resveratrol Advanced Hydrating Serum
Serum · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Clinique
Beyond Perfecting Foundation + Concealer
Foundation · Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
Clinique
Beyond Perfecting Powder Foundation + Concealer
Foundation · Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
Black Girl Sunscreen
BGS Baby SPF 50
Sunscreen · Lists coconut derivatives
Black Girl Sunscreen
BGS Kids SPF 50 Sunscreen
Sunscreen · Lists essential oils, chemical UV filters
Black Girl Sunscreen
BGS Men SPF 30
Sunscreen · Lists essential oils, chemical UV filters
Black Girl Sunscreen
BGS Vanilla Crème SPF 30
Sunscreen · Lists fragrance, essential oils, chemical UV filters
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