Maltodextrin
Maltodextrin is a film forming and skin conditioning ingredient. It’s in 402 products on Poliage, most often serum, deodorant and moisturizer. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 23, 2026
In plain English
A starch-derived carbohydrate powder. Absorbs liquid and thickens or binds formulas.
What it does
Contains Maltodextrin: absorbent
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Maltodextrin: binding
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Maltodextrin: emulsion-stabilising
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Maltodextrin: film-forming
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Maltodextrin: hair-conditioning
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Maltodextrin: skin-conditioning
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 35142, accessed October 22, 2026.
Products that contain Maltodextrin
Nivea
Nivea Men Moisturiser Sensitive
Lists silicones, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Nivea
NIVEA Men Sensitive Aftershave Balsem
Lists fragrance
Nivea
Nivea Men Sensitive Mousse à raser
Lists fragrance, parabens, coconut derivatives
Olaplex
Nº.4D CLEAN VOLUME DETOX DRY SHAMPOO FULL SIZE
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Olaplex
Nº.4D CLEAN VOLUME DETOX DRY SHAMPOO TRAVEL SIZE
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Tula
Nourishing Cleanser - Prebiotic Face Wash
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, coconut derivatives
ATTITUDE
Nourishing Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Nudestix
NUDEFIX Cream Concealer
Concealer · Lists drying alcohol, silicones
OSEA
Ocean Eyes
Eye cream · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Dr. Squatch
Odor Squatching Deodorant Sandalwood Summit
Deodorant · Lists fragrance
Caudalie
Oil-Control Moisturizer for Acne Prone Skin
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, essential oils, coconut derivatives
SEPHORA
Ombre à paupières délipsable Sir yes sir! n°275
Lists silicones
Dr. Dennis Gross
Overnight Wrinkle Serum Treatment
Serum · Lists exfoliating acid, retinoid
Glow Recipe
Papaya Sorbet Enzyme Cleansing Balm
Cleanser · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
L’Oréal
Paradise Noir
Lists sulfates
Unilever
Pasta alta protezione
Lists fragrance
Medicube
PDRN Pink Tension Up Mask
Mask · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Anua
Peach 70 Niacin Brightening Collagen Mask
Mask · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
Naturopathica
Pear & Fig Polishing Enzyme Peel
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, essential oils
Eden BodyWorks
Peppermint Tea Tree Detangling Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists exfoliating acid, essential oils
Cocokind
Peptide Fine Line Eye Gel
Eye cream · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
The INKEY List
Peptide Moisturizer
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance allergens
Maelove
Peptide Squad Collagen Renewal Serum
Serum · Lists drying alcohol, silicones
Dr. Dennis Gross
Perfectly Dosed Treatment (Extra Strength 0.5%)
Serum · Lists fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, retinoid
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