Polyamide-8
Polyamide-8 is an emollient and viscosity controlling ingredient. It’s in 5 products on Poliage, most often mascara, blush and lip. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 21, 2026
What it does
Contains Polyamide-8: skin-conditioning
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Polyamide-8: emollient
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Polyamide-8: skin-protecting
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Polyamide-8: viscosity-controlling
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 54721, accessed October 22, 2026.
Products that contain Polyamide-8
NARS
Arctic PH-Adjusting Lip Sheen
Lip · Lists silicones
Clinique
Daily Calm Lip + Cheek Color
Blush · Lists coconut derivatives
Palladio
DOUBLE AGENT MASCARA
Mascara · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
SHEGLAM
Flutter Wink Volumizing Mascara
Mascara · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Medicube
PDRN Hydrating UV Sun Serum
Sunscreen · Lists silicones, chemical UV filters
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