Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene is an emollient and viscosity controlling ingredient. It’s in 258 products on Poliage, most often lip, blush and concealer. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 22, 2026
In plain English
Hydrogenated polyisobutene: used to soften the skin surface.
What it does
Contains Hydrogenated Polyisobutene: skin-conditioning
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Hydrogenated Polyisobutene: emollient
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Hydrogenated Polyisobutene: viscosity-controlling
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 76643, accessed October 22, 2026.
Products that contain Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
NARS
Lipstick
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
ColourPop
Liquid Blush
Blush · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Jeffree Star Cosmetics
Liquid Lip Balm
Lip · Lists fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Rare Beauty
Liquid Touch Weightless Foundation
Foundation · Lists silicones
Pixi
LiquidGlow Blush
Blush · Lists silicones
MAC
M·A·C Studio Face and Body Foundation
Foundation · Lists essential oils, silicones
MAC
M·A·Cximal Sleek Satin Lipstick
Lip · Lists fragrance
Patrick Ta
Major Glow Lip Shine
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
Patrick Ta
Major Moisture Smoothing Lip Balm
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Patrick Ta
Major Volume Plumping Gloss
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, essential oils
boscia
MakeUp-BreakUp Cool Cleansing Oil
Lists essential oils
Tarte
Maracuja Juicy Lip Plump Shimmer Glass
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Cosmia
Mascara hypoallergénique Noir 01
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Gemey
MasterCamo Kit correcteur teint
Lists silicones
Pixi
MatteLast Liquid Lip
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, chemical UV filters
SHEGLAM
Max Impact Extreme Volumizing Mascara
Mascara · Lists parabens, silicones
Rimmel London
Maxi Blush
Blush · Lists fragrance allergens
SHEGLAM
Mega Lip Stacks-Brown-Brownie Stack
Lip · Lists fragrance, silicones
Wet n Wild
Mega Protein Waterproof Mascara
Mascara · Lists sulfates, coconut derivatives
Wet n Wild
Mega Volume Mascara
Mascara · Lists sulfates, coconut derivatives
SHEGLAM
Mello Jello Nourishing Lip Balm-Garnet
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Physicians Formula
Mineral Wear Diamond Lip Plumper
Lip · Lists silicones, chemical UV filters
Physicians Formula
Mineral Wear Diamond pH Lip Plumper Balm
Lip · Lists exfoliating acid, essential oils, silicones
bareMinerals
MINERALIST Lasting Matte Liquid Lipstick
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
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