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
Naturium
Multi-Peptide Eye Cream
Eye cream · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Naturium
Multi-Peptide Moisturizer
Moisturizer · Lists silicones
Murad
Multi-Vitamin Clear Gel SPF 50: Vitamin Infused
Sunscreen · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, chemical UV filters
Beekman 1802
Mushroom Milk Brightening Eye Cream
Eye cream · Lists coconut derivatives
I Dew Care
Namaste Kitten Clarifying Cannabis Sativa Hemp Seed Oil Cleanser
Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
The Ordinary
Natural Moisturizing Factors + HA
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Nivea
Nettoyant visage solide - Naturally Clean
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Dove
Niacinamide + Even Tone Cream Serum
Serum · Lists fragrance, retinoid, silicones
Olay
Niacinamide Hydrating Cream
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance, silicones
Olay
Niacinamide MINI Hydrating Cream
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance, silicones
Olay
Night of Olay Firming Night Cream for Radiant Skin
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance, silicones
Nivea
Nivea Aloe Vera Hand Cream
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
nivea
nivea cream
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
Nivea
Nivea lait démaquillant
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Nivea
Nivea Men 48H Deo
Lists fragrance
Nivea
Nivea Men Creme
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, parabens, silicones
Nivea
Nivea Men Sensitive Mousse à raser
Lists fragrance, parabens, coconut derivatives
Nivéa
Nivea soft
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, coconut derivatives
Nivea
Nivea Soft Cream
Lists silicones
NARS
Notorious Mascara
Mascara · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
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
Tula
Nourishing Cleanser - Prebiotic Face Wash
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Dove
Oat Milk & Berry Brulee Plant Milk Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
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