Nylon-12
Nylon-12 is a viscosity controlling and opacifying ingredient. It’s in 117 products on Poliage, most often body lotion, foundation and blush. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 21, 2026
In plain English
Nylon-12: used to make the product less clear and add bulk.
What it does
Contains Nylon-12: bulking
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Nylon-12: opacifying
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Nylon-12: viscosity-controlling
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 35565, accessed October 22, 2026.
Products that contain Nylon-12
Laura Geller
(Findation) Double Take Baked Full Coverage Foundation
Foundation · Lists silicones
PUR Cosmetics
4-in-1 Foundation Stick Cream-to-Velvet Matte Foundation
Foundation · Lists exfoliating acid, retinoid
Clinique
Acne Solutions Liquid Makeup
Foundation · Lists drying alcohol, silicones
Medik8
Advanced Night Eye
Eye cream · Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones
Clinique
Almost Powder Makeup Broad Spectrum SPF 18
Foundation · Lists silicones
L’Oréal
Ambre solaire brume sèche FPS 30
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, chemical UV filters
l-oreal
Ambre solaire Sensitive expert +
Lists silicones, chemical UV filters
L’Oréal
Ambre Solaire UV Ski 30 Combi 2in1 Crème protectrice + Stick lèvres protecteur
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
La Roche-Posay
Anthelios Dermo-Pediatrics Gel Peau Mouillée
Lists drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
La Roche-Posay
Anthelios Ka SPF50+
Lists drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
Le Labo
Basil BODY CREAM
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, coconut derivatives
Eucerin
Baume Lèvres Calmant
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Hempz
Beauty Actives Citrus Sunrise Moisturizing Body Lotion with Guarana + Caffeine
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones
Hempz
Beauty Actives Serene Waters Moisturizing Body Lotion with Calming Magnesium
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones
Hempz
Beauty Actives Sweet Jasmine & Rose Moisturizing Body Fragrance Spray with Collagen Booster
Fragrance · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
PUR Cosmetics
Big Look Lengthening Mascara with Argan Oil
Mascara · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Wander
Blush All Day Hydrating Powder Blush
Blush · Lists silicones
Clinique
Blushing Blush Powder Blush
Blush · Lists silicones
CIEN
Brow perfect eyebrow gel
Lists drying alcohol
Garnier ambre solaire
Brume solaire enfant sensitive expert +
Lists silicones, chemical UV filters
Doucce
Caché Crème Powder Foundation
Foundation · Lists silicones
Doucce
Caché Crème Satin Foundation
Foundation · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Hempz
Caramel Créme Brûlée Moisturizing Body Lotion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, silicones
Fenty Beauty
Cheeks Out Freestyle Cream Blush
Blush · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
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