Zea Mays Starch
Zea Mays Starch is a viscosity controlling and skin protecting ingredient. It’s in 105 products on Poliage, most often deodorant, blush and body lotion. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 22, 2026
In plain English
Corn starch. Absorbs moisture and gives powders a soft feel.
What it does
Contains Zea Mays Starch: abrasive
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Zea Mays Starch: absorbent
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Zea Mays Starch: anticaking
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Zea Mays Starch: skin-protecting
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Zea Mays Starch: viscosity-controlling
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 38946, accessed October 22, 2026. Also listed as starch, maydis amylum, corn starch and cornstarch.
Products that contain Zea Mays Starch
Vichy
Liftactiv Nuit Supreme
Lists fragrance, silicones
SHEGLAM
Lightweight Matte Blush
Blush · Lists silicones
Love Beauty and Planet
LOVE BEAUTY AND PLANET Shampooing Solide Vague Volumisante Eau de Coco & Fleur de Mimosa 90g
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
OSEA
Marine Screen SPF 50 Mineral Sunscreen
Sunscreen · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Vichy
Masque Argile Purifiant Pores
Lists fragrance
TIRTIR
Matcha Powder Exfoliating Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
milani bronze make up
Lists fragrance, silicones
MAC
Mineralize Blush - Baked Powder Blush
Blush · Lists silicones, chemical UV filters
Olaplex
MOISTURIZE AND MEND LEAVE-IN CONDITIONER FULL SIZE
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Olaplex
MOISTURIZE AND MEND LEAVE-IN CONDITIONER TRAVEL SIZE
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Allies of Skin
Molecular Barrier Recovery Cream Balm
Moisturizer · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Naturium
Multi-Bright Milky Toner
Toner · Lists exfoliating acid
ILIA
Multi-Stick Cream Blush Stick and Lip Tint
Blush · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Jergens
Natural Glow + Brighten Daily Moisturizer
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, silicones, coconut derivatives
Jergens
Natural Glow + Firming Daily Moisturizer
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, parabens, silicones, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Jergens
Natural Glow Face Moisturizer +SPF 20
Sunscreen · Lists fragrance, parabens, silicones, chemical UV filters, formaldehyde releasers
Olay
Niacinamide Hydrating Cream
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance, silicones
Olay
Niacinamide MINI Hydrating Cream
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance, silicones
CeraVe
Oil Control Moisturizing Gel-Cream
Moisturizer · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Medicube
PDRN Pink Capsule Foam Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Kopari
Performance Plus Aluminum-Free Deodorant
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Pure Active 3 in 1 carbone
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
R+Co
REBOUNCE Hydrating Curl Glaze
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
R+Co
REBOUNCE NATURAL TEXTURE & CURL DEFINING CREME
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
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