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
Julep
So Plush Ultra-Hydrating Lip Gloss
Lip · Lists fragrance
MAC
Squirt Plumping Gloss Stick
Lip · Lists fragrance, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Rimmel London
STAY GLOSSY
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens, chemical UV filters
Palladio
STICK CONCEALERS
Concealer · Lists fragrance, chemical UV filters
Physicians Formula
Strawberry Jam Blush
Blush · Lists fragrance, silicones, carmine (from insects)
Tree Hut
Strawberry Lip Oil
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Revlon
Super Lustrous Glass Shine Balm
Lip · Lists fragrance, silicones
Black Opal
Super Volumizing Mascara for Longer, Thicker Eyelashes
Mascara · Lists silicones
Clinique
Superbalm Lip Treatment
Lip · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
r.e.m. beauty
Sweetener Concealer
Concealer · Lists drying alcohol, silicones
Clinique
Take The Day Off Cleansing Oil
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Jeffree Star Cosmetics
The Gloss
Lip · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
SHEGLAM
THE LORD OF THE RINGS
Lip · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
SHEGLAM
The Powerpuff Girls X SHEGLAM Save The Day Lip Care
Lip · Lists fragrance
SHEGLAM
The Wizard of OZ
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Laura Geller
Tinted Lip Shine
Lip · Lists fragrance
Palladio
TWISTED IN LOVE MASCARA
Mascara · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
L’Oréal
Ultra Doux Lèvres Baume à lèvres nourrissant Trésors de Miel
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Tree Hut
Vanilla Lip Oil
Lip · Lists fragrance
Hourglass
Vanish Blush Stick
Blush · Lists drying alcohol, silicones
Lisa Eldridge
Velatura Balm Dewy Lip and Cheek Stick
Blush · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Wonderskin
WONDER BLADING Top Gloss
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Wonderskin
WONDER BLADING Top Gloss - Blue Glitter
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Wonderskin
WONDER BLADING Top Gloss - Gold Glitter
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
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