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 22, 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
Innersense
Awaken Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Dermalogica
Awaken Peptide Eye Gel
Eye cream · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones
Axe
Axe Déodorant Homme Stick Collision Cuir & Cookies 48 h Non-Stop Frais 50ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Axe
AXE Déodorant Homme Stick Collision Cuir & Cookies 48 h Non-Stop Frais Lot 2x50ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Axe
AXE Déodorant Homme Stick Ice Chill 48h Non-Stop Frais 50ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
Axe
AXE Gel Douche Dark Temptation Lot 6x400ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Axe
AXE Gel Douche Gold Lot 2x250ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Axe
AXE Gel Douche Homme Gold
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Axe
Axe Gel Douche You 250ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Axe
Axe Gel Douche YOU 400ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Axe
AXE Gel Douche You Lot 2x250ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
NIVEA Sun
babies & kids sensitive protect 50+
Sunscreen · Lists drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
Torriden
BALANCEFUL Azelaic Acid Mask
Mask · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Tula
Beauty Sleep
Serum · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid
Tula
Bedtime Bright
Serum · Lists exfoliating acid, essential oils
The INKEY List
Beta Hydroxy Acid (BHA) Serum
Serum · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
Dr. Squatch
Birchwood Breeze Deodorant
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
BYOMA
Blemish Acne Treatment Spot Paste
Serum · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
Unilever
Body love medium to dark
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Tula
Bright Start
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils
First Aid Beauty
Brightening Micro Powder Exfoliant
Exfoliant · Lists coconut derivatives
Andalou Naturals
Brightening Probiotic + Vitamin C Renewal Cream
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
Fekkai
Brilliant Gloss Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid
Fekkai
Brilliant Gloss Shampoo Moisturizing Hi-Shine
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
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