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 21, 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
Swiss Toniq Geneva
Performance Bio Body Oil
Lists essential oils
Pai
PHA Clarifying Face Wash for Blemish-Prone Skin
Cleanser · Lists exfoliating acid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Dr. Squatch
Pine Tar Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Dr. Squatch
Pine Tar Deodorant
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Tree Hut
Pink Champagne Foaming Gel Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
popchose
Lists fragrance, sulfates
Thrive Causemetics
Pout Hero️ Exfoliating Lip Scrub
Lip · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones, coconut derivatives
Murad
Prebiotic 4-In-1 MultiCleanser
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Tula
Protect + Plump
Moisturizer · Lists exfoliating acid
Bliss
Pumpkin Powerhouse Resurfacing & Exfoliating Enzyme Face Mask
Mask · Lists fragrance, essential oils
Marie Veronique
Pure + E.O. Free Oil Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists coconut derivatives
Unilever
Pure Après-Shampooing
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, formaldehyde releasers
Unilever
Pure shampooing
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
PureActive sensitive limpiador sin jabón
Lists fragrance, sulfates
NARS
Radiant Creamy Concealer
Concealer · Lists silicones
Dr. Squatch
Rainforest Rapids Deodorant
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Tree Hut
Raspberry Fizz Foaming Gel Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
R+Co
REBOUNCE Hydrating Curl Glaze
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
R+Co
REBOUNCE NATURAL TEXTURE & CURL DEFINING CREME
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Marie Veronique
Rescue Tonic
Toner · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, essential oils
Andalou Naturals
Resurfacing Glycolic Cleansing Gel
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Andalou Naturals
Resurfacing Overnight Glycolic Serum
Serum · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Andalou Naturals
Resurfacing Texture Refining Night Cream
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils
Andalou Naturals
Resurfacing Triple Acid Exfoliating Toner
Toner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
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