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
Caudalie
Dark Circle Brightening Eye Cream with Niacinamide
Eye cream · Lists coconut derivatives
Tula
Dark Spot Serum
Serum · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones
Versed
Day Dissolve Daily Gel Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists coconut derivatives
MAC
Dazzlelips Crayon
Lip · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Andalou Naturals
Deep Hydration Life Boosting Serum
Serum · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Andalou Naturals
Deep Hydration Multi-Correcting Cream
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Andalou Naturals
Deep Hydration Revitalizing Cleansing Gel
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Andalou Naturals
Deep Hydration Reviving Eye Cream
Eye cream · Lists drying alcohol
Jergens
Deep Restoring Argan Oil Moisturizer
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, parabens, silicones
Thrive Causemetics
Deluxe Bright Balance Hydrating Gel Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Cien
Désert
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cien
Desodorante Antitranspirante
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Cien
Desodorante roll-on
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Dr. Dennis Gross
Dewy Deep Cream
Moisturizer · Lists exfoliating acid, essential oils, silicones
Swiss Toniq Geneva
Double Stem Cell Repair 11-in-1 Serum With Essential Oil
Lists exfoliating acid, essential oils
Swiss Toniq Geneva
Double Stem Cell Repair 11-in-1 Serum Without Essential Oil
Lists exfoliating acid
Uoma Beauty
Drama Bomb Mascara
Mascara · Lists fragrance
Clinique
Dramatically Different Lipstick Shaping Lip Colour
Lip · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
dulcolax
Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Balea
Dusche & Ölperlen
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Dermalogica
Dynamic Skin Recovery Broad Spectrum SPF 50
Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones, chemical UV filters
Dermalogica
Dynamic Skin Recovery SPF50
Sunscreen · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, silicones, chemical UV filters
Dermalogica
Dynamic Skin Strengthening Serum
Serum · Lists essential oils, coconut derivatives
Laura Geller
Easy Cover Up Hydrating Concealer
Concealer · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
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