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 21, 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 Men
Sensitive Aftershave Balm
Lists fragrance
Nivea
SENSITIVE CALM Moisturizer
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance
Native
Sensitive Deodorant Stick
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Nivea Men
Sensitive pro
Lists fragrance
Derma E
Sensitive Skin Daily Gentle Cleanser
Cleanser · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Derma E
Sensitive Skin Daily Restoring Serum
Serum · Lists silicones
Nivea
Sensitive Soothing Post Shave Balm
Lists fragrance
Aveda
Shampure Dry Shampoo
Lists fragrance
Maui Moisture
Shea butter conditioner
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, formaldehyde releasers
Maui Moisture
Shea butter hair mask
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, formaldehyde releasers
Dr. Squatch
Sierra Storm Deodorant
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Nivea
Skin Firming Sheer Hydration Body Lotion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, sulfates, silicones
Rare Beauty
Soft Pinch Luminous Powder Blush
Blush · Lists silicones
Nivea
Soin de jour matifiant
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, sulfates
somewhere on a beach
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, coconut derivatives
True Botanicals
Spirulina Cleansing Powder
Cleanser · Lists exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Glow Recipe
Strawberry BHA Pore-Smooth Blur Drops
Serum · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Nivea
Sun protect & refresh
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
Olay
Super Serum Body Lotion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, silicones
Murad
Superactive Moisturizer SPF 50: Mattifying Oil + Pore Control
Sunscreen · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones, chemical UV filters, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Olay
Total Effects Face Moisturizer Fragrance-Free SPF 15
Sunscreen · Lists fragrance allergens, retinoid, parabens, silicones
Dove
Tropical Fresh Advanced Dry Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, coconut derivatives
Happy Curves
Tropical oasis Confit (all over) body powder
Lists fragrance
R+Co
TURNTABLE Curl Defining Crème
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
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