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
Mirabella Beauty
Lash Luxe Legacy Mascara
Mascara · Lists drying alcohol, silicones
e.l.f.
Lash XTNDR Mascara
Mascara · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Williams
Lectric Shave
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Pixi
Lengthy Fiber Mascara
Mascara · Lists drying alcohol
Vichy
LIFTACTIV SUPREME - Peaux normales à mixte
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, silicones
SHEGLAM
Lightweight Matte Blush
Blush · Lists silicones
MAC
M·A·CStack Waterproof Mascara
Mascara · Lists silicones, salicylic acid
Hempz
Marshmallow Clouds Moisturizing Body Lotion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
L’Oréal
Mascara perfecteur Sourcils étoffés chatain foncé
Lists drying alcohol, sulfates, carmine (from insects)
Maybelline
Master Camo Color Correcting Pen
Concealer · Lists parabens, silicones
Gemey
MasterCamo Kit correcteur teint
Lists silicones
L’Oréal
Maybelline fit me 100
Lists parabens, silicones
L’Oréal
Maybelline Fit Me 220
Lists drying alcohol, parabens, silicones
Maybelline
Maybelline New York Fit Me Matte & Poreless 120 Classic Ivory Foundation
Lists drying alcohol, parabens, silicones
Olay
Micro-Sculpting Cream Moisturizer Trial Size
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens, silicones
milani bronze make up
Lists fragrance, silicones
MAC
Mineralize Blush - Baked Powder Blush
Blush · Lists silicones, chemical UV filters
L’Oréal
Nude Magique BB Powder (Peau claire)
Lists retinoid, silicones
PUR Cosmetics
On Point Mascara
Mascara · Lists silicones
r.e.m. beauty
On Your Collar Matte Lipstick
Lip · Lists silicones
Hempz
Peach Raspberry Bellini Moisturizing Body Lotion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid, silicones
Lawless
Pinch My Cheeks Soft-Blur Cream Blush
Blush · Lists silicones
Hempz
Pistachio Cream Moisturizing Body Lotion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones, coconut derivatives
Black Opal
Pore Perfecting Powder Foundation for Oily Skin
Foundation · Lists silicones
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