Polyethylene
Polyethylene is a viscosity controlling and film forming ingredient. It’s in 219 products on Poliage, most often lip, deodorant and mascara. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 21, 2026
In plain English
A plastic. Used as scrub beads or to thicken sticks.
What it does
Contains Polyethylene: abrasive
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Polyethylene: film-forming
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Polyethylene: viscosity-controlling
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 78649, accessed October 22, 2026.
Products that contain Polyethylene
L’Oréal
Ambre Solaire UV Ski 30 Combi 2in1 Crème protectrice + Stick lèvres protecteur
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
Tree Hut
Angel Cake Lip Butter
Lip · Lists fragrance, silicones
Anti staining
Lists drying alcohol, silicones
Unilever
Antiperspirant Sure Sensitive for Men
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
Westman Atelier
Baby Cheeks Blush Stick
Blush · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
L’Oréal
Baby Lips Electro Strike a Rose
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Maybelline
Baby Lips Glow Balm
Lip · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Maybelline
Baby Lips Lip Makeup Crystal Moisturizing Lip Balm
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Maybelline
Baby Lips Moisturizing Lip Balm
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, chemical UV filters
Cosmia
Bandes de cire froide corps à l’aloe vera
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Cosmia
Bandes de cire froide visage a l ‘aloe vera
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Anastasia Beverly Hills
Beauty Balm Serum Boosted Skin Tint
Foundation · Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
Black Girl Sunscreen
BGS Sun Ready Stick SPF 30
Sunscreen · Lists silicones, chemical UV filters
Flower Beauty
Bright-Eyed Under Eye Corrector
Concealer · Lists coconut derivatives
Tree Hut
Candy Cane Lip Butter
Lip · Lists fragrance, silicones
Fenty Beauty
Cheeks Out Freestyle Cream Blush
Blush · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Winky Lux
Cheeky Rose Cream Blush
Blush · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Huda Beauty
CHEEKY TINT BLUSH STICK
Blush · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
COVERGIRL
Clean Fresh Tinted Lip Balm SPF 15
Lip · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
COVERGIRL
Clean Matte Oil-Free Concealer
Concealer · Lists parabens, silicones
Almay
Clear Complexion Concealer
Concealer · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones, salicylic acid
Clinique
Clinique Dramatically Different Lipstick Shaping Lip Colour, 44 Raspberry Glace
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Glossier
Cloud Paint Plush Blush
Blush · Lists silicones
Sephora
Coco gommage corps lissant
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
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