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
Nivea
Nivea Sun Dry Protect
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
nivea
nivea sun protect and fresh
Lists fragrance allergens, parabens
Jergens
Nourishing Honey Moisturizer
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, parabens, silicones
OSEA
Ocean Cleansing Mudd
Cleanser · Lists fragrance
PanOxyl
Oil Control Moisturizer
Moisturizer · Lists silicones
Caudalie
Oil-Control Moisturizer for Acne Prone Skin
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Physicians Formula
Organic Wear Fake Out Mascara
Mascara · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Physicians Formula
Organic Wear Natural Origin Mascara
Mascara · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
pacifica vegan care balm
Lists fragrance
Dermalogica
Phyto Nature Lifting Eye Cream
Eye cream · Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils
True Botanicals
Phyto-Retinol Advanced Clinical Cream
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Herbivore
PINK CLOUD Rosewater + Tremella Jelly Facial Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists coconut derivatives
Piper wai
Lists fragrance, essential oils
Nivea sun
Protection Solaire Visage UV FPS30 Hydratante
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, chemical UV filters
Derma E
Pure Biome Balancing Cream
Moisturizer · Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
Nivea
Q10 plus C Anti-rides + Energie
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Dr. Squatch
Rainforest Rapids Dry Lotion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol
Dr. Squatch
Rainforest Rapids Precision Deo
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol
COOLA
Refreshing Water Plumping Gel Sunscreen for Face
Sunscreen · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, essential oils, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Deliplus
Regen skin Deliplus
Lists fragrance, silicones, salicylic acid
Olay
Regenerist Night Recovery Night Cream Moisturizer
Moisturizer · Lists silicones
Dove
Rich Moisture Hypoallergenic Lotion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, silicones
R+Co
Root Booster Volume Spray
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Alverde
Rough Nature Bartserum
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, coconut derivatives
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