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 23, 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
Herbivore
COCO ROSE Coconut + Tremella Milky Body Mist
Fragrance · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Herbivore
COCO ROSE Tremella Cleansing Oil Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Herbivore
Coconut + Tremella Illuminating Body Lotion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Pacifica
Coconut Whip Cream to Foam Gentle Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Maybelline
Color Sensational Shaping Lip Liner
Lip · Lists silicones
Flower Beauty
Color Shift Lip Smoothie
Lip · Lists fragrance
Tarte
Colored Clay CC Undereye Corrector
Concealer · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Marie Veronique
ColorFree Zinc SPF 32
Sunscreen · Lists exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Revlon
ColorStay Full Time Mascara
Mascara · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Lawless
Conseal The Deal Lightweight, Long-Wear Everyday Concealer with Caffeine
Concealer · Lists coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Cosmia - crème de nuit - 40 + anti rides au collageneer® - tous types de peaux - 50ml
Lists fragrance
Cosmia
Cosmia crème de jour anti rides au collageneer®
Lists fragrance, silicones, chemical UV filters
ChapStick
Cotton Candy Lip Balm
Lip · Lists fragrance, silicones
Dr. Dennis Gross
Creamy Cleansing Oil
Cleanser · Lists exfoliating acid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Crème anti-âge jour et nuit 4 en 1
Lists fragrance, silicones, chemical UV filters
Desert Essence
Crème capillaire boucles souples à la noix de coco
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Cosmia
Crème corps réparatrice
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
Cien
Crème de jour cien
Lists fragrance, sulfates
Auchan
Crème mains anti-âge
Lists fragrance, silicones
Balea
Creme Seife Ginger & Lemon
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Balea
Creme Seife Sensitive
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Medik8
Crystal Retinal
Serum · Lists fragrance allergens, retinoid, essential oils
Clinique
Daily Calm Makeup Balm
Foundation · Lists silicones
Indie Lee
Daily SPF 50 Primer
Sunscreen · Lists coconut derivatives
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