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
Cosmia
Lait corps hydratant nourrissant
Lists fragrance, silicones
Auchan
Lait corps hydratant réparateur
Lists fragrance, silicones
Neutrogena
Lait corps nutrition intense Nordic Berry
Lists fragrance, silicones
L’Oréal
Lait nourrissant Corps Olive mythique
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
La Roche-Posay
Lait solaire anthelios XL 50+
Lists drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
Drunk Elephant
Lala Retro Nourishing Whipped Refillable Moisturizer
Moisturizer · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Pixi
Large Lash Mascara
Mascara · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
e.l.f.
Lash ‘N Roll Mascara
Mascara · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
e.l.f.
Lash Beats Mascara
Mascara · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
SHEGLAM
Lash Besties 2-In-1 Mascara
Mascara · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Anastasia Beverly Hills
Lash Brag Volumizing Mascara
Mascara · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Maybelline
Lash Discovery Eye Makeup Mini Brush Washable Mascara
Mascara · Lists drying alcohol, parabens, silicones
Maybelline
Lash Discovery Eye Makeup Mini Brush Waterproof Mascara
Mascara · Lists drying alcohol, parabens, silicones
Mary Kay
Lash Intensity Mascara
Mascara · Lists fragrance allergens, silicones
Nudestix
Lash Lengthening Mascara
Mascara · Lists drying alcohol
Mirabella Beauty
Lash Luxe Legacy Mascara
Mascara · Lists drying alcohol, silicones
Essence
Lash Princess Curl Mascara
Mascara · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Essence
Lash Princess Sculpted Volume Mascara
Mascara · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Essence
Lash Princess Volume Mascara
Mascara · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Anastasia Beverly Hills
Lash Sculpt Lengthening & Volumizing Mascara
Mascara · Lists drying alcohol, silicones
Maybelline
Lash Sensational Firework Washable Mascara
Mascara · Lists drying alcohol, sulfates
Maybelline New York
Lash Sensational Sky High® Washable Mascara
Mascara · Lists drying alcohol, sulfates
Buxom
Lash Waterproof Volumizing Mascara
Mascara · Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
Essence
Lash Without Limits Extreme Lengthening & Volume Mascara
Mascara · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
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