Linoleic Acid
Linoleic Acid is an emollient and surfactant ingredient. It’s in 83 products on Poliage, most often moisturizer, lip and serum. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 23, 2026
In plain English
Linoleic acid: used to wash skin or hair and soften the skin surface.
What it does
Contains Linoleic Acid: antistatic
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Linoleic Acid: cleansing
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Linoleic Acid: emollient
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Linoleic Acid: hair-conditioning
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Linoleic Acid: skin-conditioning
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Linoleic Acid: surfactant
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 77323, accessed October 22, 2026.
Products that contain Linoleic Acid
MAC
Studio Radiance Skin Tint Stick
Foundation · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Clinique
Superbalm Lip Treatment
Lip · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Dr. Dennis Gross
Texture Renewal Serum
Serum · Lists exfoliating acid, retinoid, salicylic acid
Sea Moss
The Ocean Healed My Eczema
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Medik8
Total Moisture Daily Facial Cream
Moisturizer · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones
Tula
Tula 24/7 ultra hydrating
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid
First Aid Beauty
Ultra Repair Rescue Barrier Balm with Dimethicone
Moisturizer · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
First Aid Beauty
Ultra Repair Retinol Eye Cream with Retinol, Squalane + Ceramides
Eye cream · Lists retinoid, silicones, coconut derivatives
TIRTIR
Vitachiol Aging Gel Mask
Mask · Lists retinoid
Mario Badescu
Watermelon & Basil Lip Balm
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, coconut derivatives
Acure
Whipped Night Cream with Plant Peptides & Vitamin C
Moisturizer · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
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