Nylon-6
Nylon-6 is a viscosity controlling and bulking ingredient. It’s in 15 products on Poliage, most often mascara. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 22, 2026
What it does
Contains Nylon-6: bulking
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Nylon-6: viscosity-controlling
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 77531, accessed October 22, 2026. Also listed as policapram.
Products that contain Nylon-6
SHEGLAM
All-In-One Volume & Length Mascara
Mascara · Lists drying alcohol, silicones
ColourPop
BFF Mascara
Mascara · Lists drying alcohol, silicones
Clinique
Chubby Lash Fattening Mascara
Mascara · Lists silicones
Palladio
DOUBLE AGENT MASCARA
Mascara · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
MAC
Extended Play Gigablack Lash Mascara
Mascara · Lists silicones
Clinique
High Impact High-Fi Full Volume Mascara
Mascara · Lists coconut derivatives
Maybelline
Illegal Length Fiber Extensions Washable Mascara
Mascara · Lists silicones
MAC
In Extreme Dimension 3D Black Lash Mascara
Mascara · Lists silicones
SHEGLAM
Lashlighter Up & Out Mascara
Mascara · Lists silicones
Julep
Length Matters Mascara
Mascara · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
SHEGLAM
Lift & Elevate Lengthening Mascara
Mascara · Lists silicones
MAC
M·A·CStack Volumizing Mascara
Mascara · Lists silicones
MAC
M·A·CStack Waterproof Mascara
Mascara · Lists silicones, salicylic acid
L’Oréal
Tenue & Strong Pro 185
Lists drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
Rimmel London
Wonder’Extension Mascara
Mascara · Lists drying alcohol, sulfates, silicones
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