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
Physicians Formula
Butter Believe it! Blush
Blush · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Physicians Formula
Butter Glow Concealer
Concealer · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Physicians Formula
Butter Lash Splash Mascara
Mascara · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
Drunk Elephant
C-Luma Hydrabright Gentle Hydrating Vitamin C Serum
Serum · Lists exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
ChapStick
Cake Batter Lip Balm
Lip · Lists fragrance, silicones
Essence
Camouflage+ Matt Concealer
Lists fragrance
Laura Mercier
Caviar Extravagant Mascara
Mascara · Lists fragrance allergens
Hempz
CBD Clean Sweep Foaming Facial Cleanser
Lists coconut derivatives
Swiss Toniq Geneva
Cellular Night Repair Miracle Without Essential Oil
Lists exfoliating acid
Swiss Toniq Geneva
Cellular Sun Defence Face & Body Sunscreen 30SPF
Lists essential oils, chemical UV filters
Cerave
CeraVe Retinol Serum Tegen Post-Acne Vlekjes
Lists drying alcohol, retinoid, silicones
Inika Organic
Certified Organic Liquid Foundation
Foundation · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Inika Organic
Certified Organic Sheer Coverage Concealer
Concealer · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Charlotte Tilbury magic eye
Lists retinoid, coconut derivatives
True Botanicals
Chebula Extreme Cream
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
Nivea
Cherry Shine Lip balm
Lists fragrance
Clinique
Chubby Stick Cheek Color Balm
Blush · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Murad
Clarifying Toner for Acne–Prone Skin
Toner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
Almay
Clear Complexion Foundation
Foundation · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones, salicylic acid
Andalou Naturals
Clear Skin Citrus Kombucha Cleansing Gel
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Andalou Naturals
Clear Skin Willow Bark Pure Pore Toner
Toner · Lists fragrance, essential oils
Clinique
Clinique Dramatically Different Lipstick Shaping Lip Colour, 44 Raspberry Glace
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Herbivore
CLOUD MILK Coconut + Maca Firming Body Cream
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
ColourPop
Cloud Whip Lip & Cheek Pudding
Blush · Lists silicones
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