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
Naturopathica
Manuka Honey Cleansing Balm
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Dr. Squatch
Maverick Musk Deodorant
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Rimmel London
Maxi Blush
Blush · Lists fragrance allergens
Nivea
MEN Sensitive Face Wash
Cleanser · Lists coconut derivatives
Lavilin
Men’s Spray Deodorant
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
True Botanicals
Microbiome Enzyme Essence
Toner · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Bliss
Mighty Marshmallow: Skin Brightening Face Mask
Mask · Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones
Beekman 1802
Milk RX Advanced Better Aging Wrinkle Serum
Serum · Lists coconut derivatives
Kora Organics
Milky Mushroom Ultra-Hydrating Mask
Mask · Lists fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, essential oils, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Too Cool For School
Mineral Pink Salt Deep Cleansing Oil
Lists essential oils
dm
Mivolis Immun Direkt
Lists fragrance
Thrive Causemetics
Moisture Flash Conditioning Toner Mist
Toner · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Maelove
Moonlight Advanced Retinal Night Serum
Serum · Lists drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, retinoid, essential oils
Dr. Squatch
Mountain Meadow Deodorant
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Allies of Skin
Multi Nutrient & Dioic Renewing Cream
Moisturizer · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Allies of Skin
Multi Peptides & Growth Factors (GF) Advanced Lifting Serum
Serum · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Naturium
Multi-Active Exosome Serum
Serum · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
The Ordinary
Multi-Peptide Eye Serum
Eye cream · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid
Salt & Stone
Natural Deodorant
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Beierdorf
Naturally good crema giorno idratante
Lists drying alcohol
nioxin shampoo
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, sulfates, parabens, formaldehyde releasers
Nivea
Nivea lait démaquillant
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Nivea Men
NIVEA Men Active Energy Hydraterende Dagcrème
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens, silicones, chemical UV filters
Nivea
NIVEA MEN LOÇÃO BÁLSAMO PÓS BARBA SENSITIVE
Lists fragrance
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