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
100% Pure
Fruit Pigmented Long Last Concealer with Super Fruits
Concealer · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
100% Pure
Fruit Pigmented Pomegranate Oil Moisturizing Lipstick
Lip · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
MAC
Full Coverage Foundation
Foundation · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Maybelline
Full N Soft Washable Mascara
Mascara · Lists parabens, silicones, formaldehyde releasers
Palladio
FULL-COVERAGE CONCEALER
Concealer · Lists silicones, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Johnson & Johnson
gel douche avec du lait et de l’abricot
Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Auchan
Gel lavant corps et cheveux aux extraits de calendula et de camomille
Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Skinfix
Gentle Gel Ceramide + Ectoin Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
The Body Shop
Ginger Scalp Care Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
Skyn Iceland
Glacial Face Wash
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, retinoid, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Maelove
Glow Maker Vitamin C Serum
Serum · Lists exfoliating acid
Kiss My Face
Goat Milk Body Wash - Fragrance Free
Body wash · Lists drying alcohol, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Kiss My Face
Goat Milk Body Wash - Lavender + Jasmine
Body wash · Lists drying alcohol, essential oils, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Kiss My Face
Goat Milk Hand & Body Lotion - Lavender + Jasmin
Body lotion · Lists drying alcohol, essential oils
Kiss My Face
Goat Milk Hand & Body Lotion - Rosemary + Tea Tree
Body lotion · Lists drying alcohol, essential oils
Cien
Gommage Quotidien Aqua Rich
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Maybelline
Green Edition Superdrop Tinted Oil
Foundation · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Herbivore
GREEN MAGIC Centella + Ceramides Soothing Face Serum
Serum · Lists drying alcohol, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Vegamour
GRO+ Advanced Balancing Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists drying alcohol, exfoliating acid
Vegamour
GRO+ Advanced Gel-Serum Pen
Hair styling · Lists drying alcohol, exfoliating acid
Vegamour
GRO+ Advanced Hair Serum
Hair styling · Lists drying alcohol, exfoliating acid
Glow Recipe
Guava Vitamin C Dark Spot Serum
Serum · Lists coconut derivatives
Fructis
Hair Food Manteca de Cacao
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
e.l.f.
Halo Glow Skin Tint SPF 50
Foundation · Lists silicones
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