Polybutene
Polybutene is a viscosity controlling and binding ingredient. It’s in 196 products on Poliage, most often lip, mascara and blush. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 22, 2026
In plain English
Polybutene: used to hold ingredients together.
What it does
Contains Polybutene: binding
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Polybutene: viscosity-controlling
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 78566, accessed October 22, 2026.
Products that contain Polybutene
Nudestix
Intense Matte Lip + Cheek
Blush · Lists silicones
Laura Geller
Jelly Balm Smooth Shine Lip Gloss
Lip · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Tree Hut
Jelly Bear Lip Oil
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Wet n Wild
Jelly Drip Lip Glaze
Lip · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, silicones
Rare Beauty
Kind Words Matte Lip Liner
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Rare Beauty
Kind Words Matte Lipstick
Lip · Lists fragrance
kulfi eyeliner crayon kajal
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Pixi
Large Lash Mascara
Mascara · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
COVERGIRL
Lash Blast Showstopper Mascara
Mascara · Lists fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
COVERGIRL
Lash Blast Supercloud Mascara
Mascara · Lists fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
Anastasia Beverly Hills
Lash Brag Volumizing Mascara
Mascara · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Mirabella Beauty
Lash Luxe Legacy Mascara
Mascara · Lists drying alcohol, silicones
Essence
Lash Princess Sculpted Volume Mascara
Mascara · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Maybelline New York
Lash Sensational Sky High Tinted Primer Mascara
Mascara · Lists drying alcohol
Essence
Lash Without Limits Extreme Lengthening & Volume Mascara
Mascara · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Live Tinted
LEGACY Lash Volumizing & Lengthening Mascara
Mascara · Lists drying alcohol
SHEGLAM
Life Is Delicious Pocket Lip Jam-Ambrosia
Lip · Lists silicones
Maybelline
Lifter Liner Lip Liner Makeup with Hyaluronic Acid
Lip · Lists silicones
Wet n Wild
Lip Balm
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Summer Fridays
Lip Butter Balm
Lip · Lists fragrance
MAC
Lip Conditioner - Hydrating Lip Balm
Lip · Lists fragrance, chemical UV filters
Thrive Causemetics
Lip Filler Long-Wearing + Plumping Lip Liner
Lip · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones
Laneige
Lip Glowy Balm
Lip · Lists fragrance, silicones
Mario Badescu
Lip Mask with Acai and Vanilla
Lip · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
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