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
alverde
Alverde Intensiv Handcreme Bio-Granatapfel Bio-Karitébutter
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates
Laura Geller
Always There Lengthening Mascara
Mascara · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
L’Oréal
Ambre Solaire Bébé à l’ombre Sensitive Expert +
Lists drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
L’Oréal
Ambre Solaire Enfant Sensitive Expert +
Lists drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
Garnier
Ambre solaire lait fluide hydratant très haute protection
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
L’Oréal
Ambre Solaire UV Ski 30 Combi 2in1 Crème protectrice + Stick lèvres protecteur
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
Drunk Elephant
Amino Rain Glasswater Serum
Serum · Lists coconut derivatives
Essence
Another Volume Mascara… Just Better!
Mascara · Lists fragrance allergens
La Roche-Posay
Anthelios Dermo-Pediatrics Lait Enfant SPF 50+
Lists drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
La Roche-Posay
Anthelios Ka SPF50+
Lists drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
La Roche-Posay
Anthelios Pocket Dermo-Pediatrics
Lists drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
La Roche-Posay
Anthelios SPF 50+ Dermo-Pediatrics Lait Bebe
Lists drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
Dove
Anti-Stress Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal Paris
Anti-Wrinkle + Firming Eye Cream
Eye cream · Lists retinoid, parabens, silicones
Dove
Antibacterial Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
aromatherapy stress lotion bath and body works
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, parabens, silicones
Uoma Beauty
BADDER BOOM - AU NATUREL VOLUMIZING MASCARA
Mascara · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Nivea
Basil & White Tea
Body wash · Lists fragrance, sulfates, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Cien
BB Cream 6 en 1 clair
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, chemical UV filters
Erborian
BB crème au ginseng korean formula
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, chemical UV filters
Erborian
BB Eye
Lists silicones, chemical UV filters
Anastasia Beverly Hills
Beauty Balm Serum Boosted Skin Tint
Foundation · Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
ColourPop
BFF Mascara
Mascara · Lists drying alcohol, silicones
Black Girl Sunscreen
BGS Sun Ready Stick SPF 30
Sunscreen · Lists silicones, chemical UV filters
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