Palmitic Acid
Palmitic Acid is an emollient and emulsifying ingredient. It’s in 566 products on Poliage, most often mascara, body wash and moisturizer. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 25, 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
L’Oréal Paris
Voluminous Panorama Washable Mascara
Mascara · Lists drying alcohol, sulfates
e.l.f.
Volumizing Mascara
Mascara · Lists silicones
Dove
Warm Vanilla + Sweet Cream Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Flower Beauty
Warrior Princess Mascara
Mascara · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Laneige
Water Bank Blue Hyaluronic Cream Moisturizer
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance, silicones
Laneige
Water Bank Blue Hyaluronic Eye Cream
Eye cream · Lists fragrance, silicones, coconut derivatives
Dove
Watermelon & Guava Nectar Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Essence
What The Fake! Volumizing & Lengthening Mascara
Mascara · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Williams
Williams Gel à Raser Homme Hydratant 200ml
200 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Williams
Williams Gel à Raser Homme Peau Sensible 200ml
200 ml · Label from France · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Williams
Williams Mini Gel à Raser Peau Sensible 75ml
75 ml · Label from France and Switzerland · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Dove
Winning Streak Body + Face Wash
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Buxom
XTROVERT Mascara
Mascara · Lists silicones
Medicube
Zero Foam Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
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