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 22, 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
Dermalogica
Magnetic Afterglow Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Stila
Magnum XXX Mascara
Mascara · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Morphe
Make It Big Volumizing Mascara
Mascara · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Dove
Marshmallow & Warm Vanilla Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Makeup by Mario
Master Mascara
Mascara · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Henkel
Matt-Paste Strand Matte
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Doucce
Maxlash Volumizer Mascara
Mascara · Lists parabens
Wet n Wild
Mega Length Mascara
Mascara · Lists sulfates, silicones
Maybelline
Mega Plush Washable Mascara
Mascara · Lists sulfates, silicones
Wet n Wild
Mega Protein Mascara
Mascara · Lists sulfates, silicones
Wet n Wild
Mega Protein Waterproof Mascara
Mascara · Lists sulfates, coconut derivatives
Wet n Wild
Mega Volume Mascara
Mascara · Lists sulfates, coconut derivatives
Dove
Melanin Even Tone Serum Body Wash with Pro-Ceramide
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Drunk Elephant
Mello Marula Cream Cleanser with 1.0% Colloidal Oatmeal
Cleanser · Lists coconut derivatives
BYOMA
Melting Balm Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists essential oils
Dermalogica
Melting Moisture Masque
Mask · Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils
Dove
Men+Care 3N1 Recharge With Menthol Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Dove
Men+Care 3N1 Recover with Peppermint Body, Face + Hair Wash
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Dove
Men+Care 3N1 Revive with Wild Mint Oil Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Dove
Men+Care Advanced Care Dry Repair Face + Body Cleanser
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Dove
Men+Care Blackcurrant + Cedarwood Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Dove
Men+Care Blood Orange + Sage Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Dove
Men+Care Blue Eucalyptus + Birch Relaxing Body + Face Wash
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Dove
Men+Care Charcoal + Clay Body + Face Wash
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
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