Sodium Starch Octenylsuccinate
Sodium Starch Octenylsuccinate is a viscosity controlling and emulsion stabilising ingredient. It’s in 42 products on Poliage, most often concealer, hair styling and cleanser. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 23, 2026
In plain English
Sodium starch octenylsuccinate: used to keep emulsions from separating and absorb oil or moisture.
What it does
Contains Sodium Starch Octenylsuccinate: absorbent
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Sodium Starch Octenylsuccinate: emulsion-stabilising
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Sodium Starch Octenylsuccinate: viscosity-controlling
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 80084, accessed October 22, 2026.
Products that contain Sodium Starch Octenylsuccinate
PUR Cosmetics
4-in-1 Foundation Stick Cream-to-Velvet Matte Foundation
Foundation · Lists exfoliating acid, retinoid
PUR Cosmetics
4-in-1 Sculpting Concealer with Skincare Ingredients
Concealer · Lists exfoliating acid, retinoid, silicones
Dr. Dennis Gross
Creamy Cleansing Oil
Cleanser · Lists exfoliating acid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
degree
Lists fragrance, silicones
Degree
Degree Men Black and white
Lists fragrance, silicones
Pipette
Eczema Lotion
Body lotion · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Vegamour
GRO AGELESS Anti-Gray Hair Serum
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, essential oils
Vegamour
GRO+ Advanced Balancing Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Vegamour
GRO+ Advanced Balancing Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists drying alcohol, exfoliating acid
Vegamour
GRO+ Advanced Gel-Serum Pen
Hair styling · Lists drying alcohol, exfoliating acid
Vegamour
GRO+ Advanced Hair Serum
Hair styling · Lists drying alcohol, exfoliating acid
PUR Cosmetics
Love Your Selfie Longwear Foundation & Concealer
Concealer · Lists exfoliating acid, retinoid, silicones
PUR Cosmetics
Quick Draw Concealer Pencil
Concealer · Lists exfoliating acid, retinoid, silicones
Unilever
REXONA Déodorant Anti-transpirant Champions Spray Antibactérien 2x200ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Unilever
REXONA Déodorant Femme Spray Anti Transpirant Invisible Aqua
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Unilever
Rexona Déodorant Femme Spray Anti-Transpirant Compressé Invisible Aqua 6x100ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Unilever
Rexona Déodorant Femme Spray Anti-Transpirant Compressé Invisible Pure 100ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Unilever
Rexona Déodorant Femme Spray Anti-Transpirant Compressé Invisible Pure 2x100ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Unilever
Rexona Déodorant Femme Spray Anti-Transpirant Invisible Aqua 6x200ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Unilever
Rexona Déodorant Femme Spray Anti-Transpirant Invisible Pure 2x200ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Unilever
Rexona Déodorant Femme Spray Anti-Transpirant Invisible Pure 6x200ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
unilever
REXONA Déodorant Femme Spray Antibactérien Invisible Aqua 100ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Unilever
REXONA Déodorant Homme Bille Anti Transpirant Defense Active
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Unilever
REXONA Déodorant Homme Spray Anti Transpirant Protection Active+ Fresh
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
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