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
Naturopathica
Sweet Cherry Brightening Enzyme Peel
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
Tree Hut
Sweet Cream Whipped Shea Body Butter
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, coconut derivatives
Tree Hut
Tangerine Foaming Gel Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Caudalie
Targeted Spot Solution with Salicylic Acid
Serum · Lists fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, essential oils, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Fekkai
Technician Color Conditioner Extended Color Vibrancy
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid
Fekkai
Technician Color Shampoo + Flash Mask
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Fekkai
Technician Color Shampoo Extended Color Vibrancy
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Dr. Dennis Gross
Texture Renewal Serum
Serum · Lists exfoliating acid, retinoid, salicylic acid
Cien
That’s Bananas Hand Mousse
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones
Naturium
The Brightener Vitamin C Brightening Body Wash
Body wash · Lists coconut derivatives
Naturium
The Glow Getter Multi-Oil Body Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Naturium
The Glow Getter Multi-Oil Hydrating Body Wash
Body wash · Lists coconut derivatives
Tatcha
The Indigo Cleansing Balm
Cleanser · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Lancer
The Method: Polish (Oily)
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, retinoid, essential oils, salicylic acid
L’Oréal
The Nudes
Lists silicones, carmine (from insects)
Versed
The Purist Daily Gel Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists coconut derivatives
Tatcha
The Silk Sunscreen SPF 50
Sunscreen · Lists silicones
Fenty Skin
Thicc N Smooth Rich Peptide Eye Cream
Eye cream · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones
Swiss Toniq Geneva
Time Response 11-in-1 Serum With Essential Oil
Lists exfoliating acid, essential oils
Swiss Toniq Geneva
Time Response 11-in-1 Serum Without Essential Oil
Lists exfoliating acid
Unilever
Timotei Après-Shampooing Illuminant 300ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Timotei Après-Shampooing Pure 300ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid
Unilever
Timotei Blond Lumière Après Shampoing à l’extrait de Camomille Cheveux Blonds
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones
Unilever
Timotei Blond Lumière Shampoing à l’Extrait de Camomille Lot 6x300ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
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