Polyester-5
Polyester-5 is a viscosity controlling and film forming ingredient. It’s in 13 products on Poliage, most often mascara, hair styling and mask. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 21, 2026
What it does
Contains Polyester-5: film-forming
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Polyester-5: viscosity-controlling
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 58354, accessed October 22, 2026.
Products that contain Polyester-5
l-oreal
Ambre solaire enfant
Lists drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
L’Oréal
Ambre Solaire Enfant Sensitive Expert FPS 50+
Lists drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
l-oreal
Ambre solaire Resisto Enfant FPS 50+
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
Essence
Another Volume Mascara… Just Better!
Mascara · Lists fragrance allergens
La Roche-Posay
Anthelios Dermo-Pediatrics SPF 50+ Spray Multi-Positions
Lists drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
La Roche-Posay
Anthelios XL
Lists drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
Axe
AXE Gel Cheveux Gomme Style Naturel Peace Pot 130ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, formaldehyde releasers
MAC
Extended Play Gigablack Lash Mascara
Mascara · Lists silicones
Winky Lux
ExtravaLash Bold Black Mascara
Mascara · Lists fragrance allergens
Garnier
Extreme Control Anti-Humidity Aerosol Hair Spray
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
Clinique
High Impact High-Fi Full Volume Mascara
Mascara · Lists coconut derivatives
MAC
In Extreme Dimension 3D Black Lash Mascara
Mascara · Lists silicones
Pixi
Remedy Mask
Mask · Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils
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