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 22, 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
L’Oréal
SuperStay 24h fond de teint stretch beige éclat
Lists parabens, silicones
Hempz
Sweet Pineapple & Honey Melon Herbal Body Moisturizer
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid, silicones
Hempz
Sweet Pineapple & Honey Melon Moisturizing Body Lotion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, coconut derivatives
SHEGLAM
Take A Hint Lip Tint-Memories
Lip · Lists fragrance, silicones
Moroccanoil
Texture Clay
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
Jones Road
The Best Blush
Blush · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
L’Oréal
The Nudes
Lists silicones, carmine (from insects)
Black Opal
Total Coverage Concealing Foundation
Foundation · Lists retinoid, parabens
Black Opal
Total Coverage Face & Body Concealer for Acne Scars and Blemishes
Concealer · Lists fragrance, retinoid, silicones
L’Oréal
Total temptation
Lists silicones
Hempz
Tropical Coconut Moisturizing Body Lotion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid, silicones, coconut derivatives
CoverGirl
Trunaked Roses
Lists silicones
Hempz
Vanilla Bean & Coconut Snowball Moisturizing Body Lotion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, coconut derivatives
Hempz
Vanilla Sugar Cookie Moisturizing Body Lotion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, coconut derivatives
Hourglass
Vanish Blush Stick
Blush · Lists drying alcohol, silicones
Vichy
Vichy Idéal soleil SPF30
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
Westman Atelier
Vital Skin Foundation Stick
Foundation · Lists drying alcohol, coconut derivatives
Wander
Wanderlust Powder Foundation
Foundation · Lists silicones
Hempz
White Pumpkin & Toasted Marshmallow Moisturizing Body Lotion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones
Hempz
Winter Mint & Frosted Cranberry Moisturizing Body Lotion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones
yves
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
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