Tapioca Starch
Tapioca Starch is a viscosity controlling ingredient. It’s in 158 products on Poliage, most often deodorant, moisturizer and body lotion. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 22, 2026
In plain English
Starch from cassava root. Absorbs moisture and gives a silky powder feel.
What it does
Contains Tapioca Starch: viscosity-controlling
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 60067, accessed October 22, 2026.
Products that contain Tapioca Starch
Dermalogica
Clearing Defense SPF30
Sunscreen · Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils, chemical UV filters
Herbivore
COCO ROSE Deodorant
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Native
Coconut & Vanilla - Native
Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Soapbox
Coconut + Vanilla Aluminum Free Deodorant
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Love Beauty and Planet
Coconut water & mimosa flower volume conditioner
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
Olay
Collagen Peptide Moisturizing Cream
Moisturizer · Lists silicones
E2 Essential Elements
Complexe Défatiguant Jambes Légères
Lists drying alcohol
Nivea
Control de brillo
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Nivea
Creme Facial Nivea Q10 Energy Antissinais para os Olhos
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Nivea sun
Crème Visage Solaire Anti-Rides UV Q10 FPS 50
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Cuida & Protege Antibacterial
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Maui Moisture
Curl quench + coconut oil conditioner
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, formaldehyde releasers
Nivea
DAILY ESSENTIALS LIGHT MOISTURISING DAY CREAM
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, parabens, silicones, chemical UV filters
Andalou Naturals
Deep Hydration Multi-Correcting Cream
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Native
Deodorant
Deodorant · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Salt & Stone
Deodorant
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Maison Louis Marie
Deodorant - No.04 Bois de Balincourt
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Maison Louis Marie
Deodorant - No.09 Vallée de Farney
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Maison Louis Marie
Deodorant - No.13 Nouvelle Vague
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Ouai
Deodorant Cape Town
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Native
Deodorant Discovery 3-Pack
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Ouai
Deodorant Melrose Place
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Ouai
Deodorant St. Barts Scent
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Native
Deodorant Stick
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
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