Myristic Acid
Myristic Acid is a cleansing and emulsifying ingredient. It’s in 145 products on Poliage, most often mascara, body wash and cleanser. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 22, 2026
In plain English
A fatty acid from nutmeg, coconut and palm oils. Used to make soaps and cleansers.
What it does
Contains Myristic Acid: cleansing
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Myristic Acid: emulsifying
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Myristic Acid: perfuming
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 35442, accessed October 22, 2026. Also listed as tetradecanoic acid.
Products that contain Myristic Acid
Nivea
Nourishing Care Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Nivea
Nourishing Care Body Wash with Nourishing Serum
Body wash · Lists sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Eucerin
pH5
Lists fragrance, silicones
L’Oréal
Playgum Cire-crème aux vitamines
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
ponds clarant
Lists silicones, chemical UV filters
bareMinerals
Poreless Clay Cleanser
Lists coconut derivatives
Haruharu Wonder
Probiotics Barrier Essence / Unscented
Toner · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
belif
Problem Solution Cleansing Foam
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Nivea
Protect & Care
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
NIVEA MEN
Protect & Care Rasiercreme
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, coconut derivatives
Nivea
Refreshing White Peach and Jasmine Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, sulfates, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Nivea
Refreshing Wild Berries and Hibiscus with Nourishing Serum
Serum · Lists fragrance, sulfates, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Freeman
Restorative Eye Cream + Overnight Leave-On Treatment
Eye cream · Lists silicones
Freeman
Restorative Facial Cleanser + Mask
Mask · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid
Pacifica
Rose Kombucha Flower Powered Face Wash
Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Gillette
Satin care
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Nivea
Shea Butter
Body wash · Lists fragrance, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Shea Butter Melt & Pour Soap Base
Lists coconut derivatives
CeraVe
Skin Renewing Night Cream
Moisturizer · Lists silicones
L’Oréal
SkinActive
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
Nivea
Soft Moisturizing Cream For Face Body & Hands
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Dermalogica
Stabilizing Repair Cream
Moisturizer · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
bareMinerals
STRENGTH & LENGTH Serum-Infused Mascara
Mascara · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Tarte
Sugar Rush - Mini Squeezy Clean Face Wash
Lists fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
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