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
R+Co
GEMSTONE Color Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Clarins
Gentle Renewing Cleansing Mousse
Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Peach & Lily
Glass Skin Face Polisher
Exfoliant · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Maelove
Glow Maker Vitamin C Serum
Serum · Lists exfoliating acid
Rael
Glutathione + Vita C Hydrogel Mask
Mask · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Kiss My Face
Goat Milk Body Wash - Fragrance Free
Body wash · Lists drying alcohol, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Kiss My Face
Goat Milk Body Wash - Lavender + Jasmine
Body wash · Lists drying alcohol, essential oils, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Kiss My Face
Goat Milk Hand & Body Lotion - Lavender + Jasmin
Body lotion · Lists drying alcohol, essential oils
Kiss My Face
Goat Milk Hand & Body Lotion - Rosemary + Tea Tree
Body lotion · Lists drying alcohol, essential oils
Naturopathica
Gotu Kola + Fruit Exosome Toner
Toner · Lists coconut derivatives
Vegamour
GRO AGELESS Anti-Gray Hair Serum
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, essential oils
Camille Rose
Guava Slip Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Camille Rose
Guava Slip Heavy On Hold Extreme Gel
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Camille Rose
Guava Slip Leave-In Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Camille Rose
Guava Slip Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Tula
H₂Oasis
Mask · Lists exfoliating acid
Hanskin
Hanskin Cleansing Foam & Blackhead 120ml
Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
First Aid Beauty
Hello FAB Coconut Skin Smoothie Priming Moisturizer
Moisturizer · Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
Clarins
Hydra-Essentiel Bi-Sérum Intensif Anti-Soif
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
Swiss Toniq Geneva
Hydration Pro Serum (24hour Hydration) With Essential Oil
Lists exfoliating acid, essential oils
Swiss Toniq Geneva
Hydration Pro Serum (24hour Hydration) Without Essential Oil
Lists exfoliating acid, essential oils
Juvia’s Place
I Am Magic Velvety Matte Foundation
Foundation · Lists silicones
I create volume
Lists fragrance allergens
Alpha-H
Illuminating Enzyme Polish
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
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