emulsifier

Lecithin

Evidenceformulation · Tier 4Irritation riskVery lowIn products1,115

The research

Lecithin is a emulsifier backed by documented evidence (evidence tier 4 of 4). We track 2 studies for it, 2 reporting a positive effect.

Read the research — 2 studies

Skin Research and Technology · 2026 · rct · n=37

Temporary ion-pairing between lecithin and glycolic acid in a biphasic serum gave 4.19-fold higher epidermal glycolic acid delivery ex vivo with minimal deep penetration; a 2-week double-blind in vivo study (n=37) showed 45.52% greater exfoliation plus improved brightness and hydration without increased irritation.

Skin Pharmacology · 2009 · observational · n=151

In human patch tests, a soybean lecithin microemulsion gel produced discrete erythema in only 1.3% of 151 volunteers in a 48-hour acute test, comparable to the solvent control, and showed low cumulative irritancy over a 21-day repeated-insult test, indicating lecithin systems are well tolerated.

Products with Lecithin

In 1,115 products — most often serums (448), moisturizers (346), sunscreens (107), from $6.00 to $1786.24. Set up a profile to rank these for your skin. Click any product to learn more.

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ELEMIS

ELEMIS

Elemis Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm 100g (Various Options)

Cleanser

$52.83100ml · $0.53/ml

★★★★★4.9(4,542)

Ideal for

  • StrongDryness

Not recommended for

Acne & breakoutsSeborrheic DermatitisRosaceaAtopic Dermatitis / EczemaPerioral DermatitisPsoriasisMelasma

Elemis Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm 100g (Various Options) is a oil cleanser by ELEMIS. Key ingredients include Sweet Almond Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cetearyl Alcohol.

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ELEMIS

Elemis Pro-Collagen Green Fig Cleansing Balm (100g)

Cleanser

$72.00100ml · $0.72/ml

★★★★★4.9(585)

Ideal for

  • StrongDryness

Not recommended for

Acne & breakoutsSeborrheic DermatitisAtopic Dermatitis / EczemaRosaceaPerioral DermatitisPsoriasisMelasma

Elemis Pro-Collagen Green Fig Cleansing Balm (100g) is a oil cleanser by ELEMIS. Key ingredients include Sweet Almond Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cetearyl Alcohol.

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ELEMIS

ELEMIS

Elemis Pro-Collagen Naked Cleansing Balm 20g

Cleanser

$18.4220ml · $0.92/ml

★★★★★4.9(726)

Ideal for

  • StrongDryness

Not recommended for

Acne & breakoutsSeborrheic Dermatitis

Elemis Pro-Collagen Naked Cleansing Balm 20g is a oil cleanser by ELEMIS. Key ingredients include Sweet Almond Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cetearyl Alcohol.

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ELEMIS

ELEMIS

Elemis Pro-Collagen Marine Cream SPF 30 (50ml)

Sunscreen – for Dryness

$145.0050ml · $2.90/ml

★★★★★4.8(7,510)

Ideal for

  • StrongDryness

Not recommended for

Seborrheic DermatitisAtopic Dermatitis / EczemaRosaceaPerioral DermatitisPsoriasisMelasma

Elemis Pro-Collagen Marine Cream SPF 30 (50ml) is a sunscreen by ELEMIS. Key ingredients include Water, Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride.

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ELEMIS

ELEMIS

Elemis Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm (200g)

Cleanser – for Dryness

$126.00200ml · $0.63/ml

★★★★★4.8(3,367)

Ideal for

  • StrongDryness

Not recommended for

Acne & breakoutsSeborrheic DermatitisRosaceaAtopic Dermatitis / EczemaPerioral DermatitisPsoriasisMelasma

Elemis Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm (200g) is a oil cleanser by ELEMIS. Key ingredients include Sweet Almond Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cetearyl Alcohol.

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Antipodes

Antipodes

Antipodes Avocado Pear Nourishing Night Cream 60ml

Moisturizer

$57.1560ml · $0.95/ml

★★★★★4.8(629)

Not recommended for

Acne & breakoutsSeborrheic Dermatitis

Antipodes Avocado Pear Nourishing Night Cream 60ml is a antioxidant serum by Antipodes. Key ingredients include Shea Butter, Coconut Oil, Vitamin E.

Product Ingredients (8)

Irritation risk: unlikely possible likely

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Caudalie

Caudalie

Caudalie Resveratrol Lift Retinol Alternative Firming Refillable Cashmere Moisturiser 50ml

Moisturizer – for Dryness, Fine lines & wrinkles

$62.2350ml · $1.25/ml

★★★★★4.8(10,342)

Ideal for

  • StrongDryness
  • StrongFine lines & wrinkles

Not recommended for

Seborrheic DermatitisAtopic Dermatitis / EczemaRosaceaPerioral DermatitisPsoriasisMelasma

Caudalie Resveratrol Lift Retinol Alternative Firming Refillable Cashmere Moisturiser 50ml is a antioxidant serum by Caudalie. Key ingredients include Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Butylene Glycol.

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ELEMIS

ELEMIS

Elemis Pro-Collagen Rose Cleansing Balm 100g (Various Options)

Cleanser

$52.83100ml · $0.53/ml

★★★★★4.9(494)

Ideal for

  • StrongDryness

Not recommended for

Acne & breakoutsSeborrheic DermatitisAtopic Dermatitis / EczemaRosaceaPerioral DermatitisPsoriasisMelasma

Elemis Pro-Collagen Rose Cleansing Balm 100g (Various Options) is a oil cleanser by ELEMIS. Key ingredients include Sweet Almond Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cetearyl Alcohol.

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Estée Lauder

Estée Lauder

Estée Lauder DayWear Sheer Tint Release Advanced Multi-Protection Anti-Oxidant Moisturizer SPF15 50ml

Moisturizer

$57.1550ml · $1.14/ml

★★★★★4.8(581)

Ideal for

  • ExcellentDryness
  • RelevantFine lines & wrinkles
  • RelevantUneven texture

Not recommended for

Acne & breakoutsSeborrheic DermatitisPerioral DermatitisAtopic Dermatitis / EczemaRosaceaPsoriasisMelasma
Caudalie

Caudalie

Caudalie Premier Cru Anti-Aging Eye Cream for Fine Lines and Wrinkles 15ml

Eye Cream – for Dryness, Fine lines & wrinkles

$57.1515ml · $3.81/ml

★★★★★4.8(5,310)

Ideal for

  • StrongDryness
  • StrongFine lines & wrinkles

Not recommended for

Seborrheic Dermatitis

Caudalie Premier Cru Anti-Aging Eye Cream for Fine Lines and Wrinkles 15ml is a eye cream by Caudalie. Key ingredients include Mica, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Ethylhexyl Stearate.

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Educational information, not medical advice. Study findings summarise the cited research and may not reflect every formulation.