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
Anastasia Beverly Hills
Impeccable Blurring Second-Skin Matte Foundation
Foundation · Lists drying alcohol, silicones
Tatcha
Indigo Overnight Repair
Serum · Lists silicones
Caudalie
Instant Firming Retinol Alternative Serum with Pro-Collagen Multi-Peptides
Serum · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
Dr. Dennis Gross
Intense Wrinkle Cream
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, retinoid, silicones
Jelly beans, stink bug, toasted marshmallow, dirty dishwater, birthday cake, rotten egg, buttered popcorn, toothpaste, berry blue, barf, peach, canned dog food, chocolate pudding, booger, juicy pear, spoiled milk, coconut, stinky socks, tut
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Kate Somerville
KateCeuticals BioAdaptive Cleansing Gel
Cleanser · Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
NIVEA
kids sensitive protect
Lists drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
Nivea Sun
kids sensitive protect 5 in 1 SPF50+ lotion
Lists drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
Nivea
Kids Sensitive Protect Spray, SPF50
Lists drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
Alverde
Klärende Waschcreme -- Clear
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Peach & Lily
Korean Glass Skin Collagen Ginseng Face Mask - Clear
Mask · Lists exfoliating acid, essential oils
Young Living
Lavender Volumizing Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists drying alcohol, coconut derivatives
Catrice
Lazy Day All In One Serum
Serum · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Henkel
Lift + Lissage immédiat Gel-Crème Sublime Regard
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
La Roche-Posay
lipikar baume ap+m
Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
Thrive Causemetics
Liquid Brilliance Super Serum
Serum · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Kate Somerville
Liquid ExfoliKate Triple Acid Resurfacing Treatment
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid
Dermalogica
liquid peelfoliant
Exfoliant · Lists exfoliating acid, essential oils, salicylic acid
Williams
Louisiana Style Gumbo Home Style Soup Mix
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
COSRX
Low pH Goodnight Soft Peeling Gel
Exfoliant · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Dr. Squatch
Lumberjack Lodge Deodorant
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Mirvolis DM
Magnesium-Citrat Granulat 20 Beutel
Lists fragrance
Dermalogica
Magnetic Afterglow Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
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