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
SHEGLAM
Bubble Buff Lip Scrub
Lip · Lists fragrance, silicones, coconut derivatives
It Cosmetics
Bye Bye Foundation Oil-Free Matte Full Coverage Moisturizer with SPF 50+
Lists silicones
Drunk Elephant
C-Firma™ Vitamin C Day Serum
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
The Ordinary
Caffeine 3% + Escin 1% Face Serum
Serum · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
The Ordinary
Caffeine solution
Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid
The Ordinary
Caffeine Solution 5% + EGCG
Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid
The Ordinary
Caffeine Solution 5% + EGCG Eye Serum
Eye cream · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
R+Co
CANDY STRIPE Protect + Prep Detangling Spray
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Lancer
Caviar Lime Acid Peel
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, retinoid, essential oils, silicones
Swiss Toniq Geneva
Cellular Night Repair Miracle Without Essential Oil
Lists exfoliating acid
CeraVe
CeraVe Eye Repair Cream
Lists silicones
Fenty Skin
Cherry Dub BHA Toner with Salicylic Acid + Aloe Juice
Toner · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
Fenty Skin
Cherry Dub Blah 2 Bright 5% AHA Face Mask
Mask · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
Cocokind
Chlorophyll Discoloration Correcting Serum
Serum · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Tree Hut
Cinnamon Dolce Foaming Gel Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Tula
Clarifying Tonic
Toner · Lists exfoliating acid
alverde
Clear 2 in 1 Peelingmaske - Heilerde Bio-Grüntee
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
SHEGLAM
Clear Away Eye & Lip Makeup Remover-Clear Away
Lip · Lists silicones
Almay
Clear Complexion Concealer
Concealer · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones, salicylic acid
Almay
Clear Complexion Foundation
Foundation · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones, salicylic acid
alverde
Clear Waschcreme
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Dermalogica
Clearing Skin Wash
Cleanser · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Clinical Protection
Lists fragrance, silicones
Dr. Squatch
Coastal Mist Deodorant
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
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