Lysine
Lysine is a skin conditioning and hair conditioning ingredient. It’s in 30 products on Poliage, most often foundation, concealer and moisturizer. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 21, 2026
In plain English
Lysine: used to make hair smoother and easier to comb and reduce static in hair.
What it does
Contains Lysine: antistatic
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Lysine: hair-conditioning
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Lysine: skin-conditioning
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 35064, accessed October 22, 2026. Also listed as l-lysine.
Products that contain Lysine
Glossier
Stretch Fluid Foundation
Foundation · Lists coconut derivatives
Tower 28
Swipe Serum Concealer
Concealer · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Victoria Beckham Beauty
The Concealer Pen with TFC8®
Concealer · Lists fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Victoria Beckham Beauty
The Foundation Drops with TFC8
Foundation · Lists coconut derivatives
Black Opal
Total Coverage Concealing Foundation
Foundation · Lists retinoid, parabens
Medik8
Total Moisture Daily Facial Cream
Moisturizer · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones
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