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
Shea Moisture
Coconut & Hibiscus Curl Enhancing Smoothie
Lists fragrance
Shea Moisture
Coconut & Hibiscus Illuminating Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Dr. Squatch
Coconut Castaway Deodorant
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Deliplus
Color intense
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, coconut derivatives
Garnier
Color Shield Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
Garnier
Color Shield Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, chemical UV filters, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Marie Veronique
ColorFree Zinc SPF 32
Sunscreen · Lists exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Dr. Squatch
Cool Fresh Aloe Deodorant
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
NIVEA Men
COOl Rasierschaum
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
cortizone 10 eczema
Lists retinoid, parabens, silicones
Williams
Country Gravy Mix Flavored With Real Sausage, Real Sausage
Lists fragrance
Kjaer Weis
Cream Blush
Blush · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Yves rocher
Crème mains et ongles sublimatrice
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Yves Rocher
Cube de Bain énergisant Framboise Menthe poivrée
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Yves Rocher
Cube de Bain Sensuel Parfum Vanille Bourbon
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Moroccanoil
Curl Enhancing Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Dermalogica
Daily Microfoliant
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Axis-Y
Dark Spot Correcting Glow Toner
Toner · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Tula
Dark Spot Serum
Serum · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones
Unilever
Dark Temptation
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Degree
Degree Men Black and white
Lists fragrance, silicones
Salt & Stone
Deodorant
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Caudalie
Depuffing Eye Cream with Pro-Collagen Multi-Peptides
Eye cream · Lists fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Derma Spa Sommer Revival
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
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