Palmitic Acid
Palmitic Acid is an emollient and emulsifying ingredient. It’s in 559 products on Poliage, most often mascara, body wash and moisturizer. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 21, 2026
In plain English
A fatty acid from palm and other plant oils. Helps oil and water blend and softens skin.
What it does
Contains Palmitic Acid: emollient
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Palmitic Acid: emulsifying
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 78421, accessed October 22, 2026. Also listed as hexadecanoic acid.
Products that contain Palmitic Acid
Juvia’s Place
I Am Magic Natural Radiance Foundation
Foundation · Lists fragrance, silicones
Essence
I Love Extreme Crazy Volume Mascara
Mascara · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Essence
I Love Extreme Volume Mascara
Mascara · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Vichy
Idéalia Eyes
Lists drying alcohol, silicones, salicylic acid
Kevyn Aucoin
Indecent Mascara
Mascara · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Tatcha
Indigo Overnight Repair
Serum · Lists silicones
Wonderskin
Infinite Rizz Mascara
Mascara · Lists drying alcohol, silicones
Wonderskin
Infinite Rizz Mascara - Black
Mascara · Lists drying alcohol, silicones
Dove
Instant Foaming Body Wash Deep Moisture
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Dove
Instant Foaming Body Wash Glowing Mango Butter
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Medik8
Intelligent Retinol Smoothing Night Cream
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance allergens, retinoid, essential oils, silicones
Neutrogena
intense repair
Lists fragrance, silicones
Vaseline
Intensive Care Non-greasy Lotion
Lists fragrance, parabens, silicones
Dermalogica
Intensive Moisture Balance
Moisturizer · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones
Dermalogica
Intensive Moisture Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones, coconut derivatives
CeraVe
Intensive Moisturizing Lotion
Body lotion · Lists silicones
Dove
Invigorate Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Nivea
Invisible Black & White Clear
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Wet n Wild
Jelly Drip Lip Glaze
Lip · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, silicones
La Roche-Posay
Kerium DS
Lists fragrance, silicones
First Aid Beauty
KP Bump Eraser Body Scrub 10% AHA
Exfoliant · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones, coconut derivatives
First Aid Beauty
KP Bump Eraser Body Scrub 10% AHA Fresh Peach
Exfoliant · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones, coconut derivatives
First Aid Beauty
KP Bump Eraser Body Scrub 10% AHA Toasted Coconut
Exfoliant · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones, coconut derivatives
La Roche-Posay
La Roche-Posay Lipikar Surgras Pain Physiologique anti-déssèchement
Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
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