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
Winky Lux
Cheeky Rose Cream Blush
Blush · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Almay
Clear Complexion Foundation
Foundation · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones, salicylic acid
Revlon
Colorstay™ Foundation 110 Ivory
Lists exfoliating acid, parabens, silicones, salicylic acid
Sally Hansen
Complete Care 7-in-1 Nail Treatment
Lists drying alcohol, retinoid
Cosmia
Cosmia crème de jour anti rides au collageneer®
Lists fragrance, silicones, chemical UV filters
Hempz
Cozy Clouds Moisturizing Body Lotion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Cien
Crème main Verveine et citron
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Hempz
Cupcakes & Cashmere Moisturizing Body Lotion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Indie Lee
Daily SPF 50 Primer
Sunscreen · Lists coconut derivatives
L’Oréal Paris
Daily Volumizing Moisturizer
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
Maybelline
Dream Brightening Creamy Concealer
Concealer · Lists silicones
La Roche-Posay
Effaclar duo (+)
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, silicones, salicylic acid
La Roche-Posay
Effaclar Duo (+) Unifiant Teinte Light
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, silicones, salicylic acid
La Roche-Posay
Effaclar Duo (+) Unifiant Teinte Medium
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, silicones, salicylic acid
Laura Mercier
Flawless Lumière Foundation
Foundation · Lists silicones
Maybelline
Full N Soft Washable Mascara
Mascara · Lists parabens, silicones, formaldehyde releasers
PUR Cosmetics
Fully Charged Mascara Powered by Magnetic Technology
Mascara · Lists drying alcohol
hempz
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid, silicones
Hempz
Honeycrisp Apple & Cherry Chai Moisturizing Body Lotion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones
Juvia’s Place
I Am Magic Velvety Matte Foundation
Foundation · Lists silicones
Wonderskin
Infinite Rizz Mascara
Mascara · Lists drying alcohol, silicones
Wonderskin
Infinite Rizz Mascara - Black
Mascara · Lists drying alcohol, silicones
Mirabella Beauty
Invincible For All Pure Press Powder Foundation
Foundation · Lists retinoid
Mary Kay
Lash Intensity Mascara
Mascara · Lists fragrance allergens, silicones
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