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 22, 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
Hawaiian Tropic
Hawaiian Tropic Silk Hydratation
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens, silicones, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Ofra
HD Waterproof Mascara
Mascara · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Live Tinted
HUESTICK All-over Color Corrector
Concealer · Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
Live Tinted
HUESTICK Lip and Cheek Multistick
Blush · Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
SHEGLAM
Hydra Jelly Pocket Lip Jam-Sugar Swirl
Lip · Lists silicones
e.l.f.
Hydrating Core Lip Shine
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Wonderskin
Hyper Bond All-Day Stay Serum Foundation
Foundation · Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
Palladio
IMMORTAL KAJAL LASTING CREAM EYELINER
Moisturizer · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
ColourPop
Instant Crush Cream Blush
Blush · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
ColourPop
Instant Crush Lip & Cheek Balm
Blush · Lists silicones
Mirabella Beauty
Invincible Anti-Aging HD Foundation
Foundation · Lists silicones, formaldehyde releasers
Rare Beauty
Kind Words Matte Lipstick
Lip · Lists fragrance
kulfi eyeliner crayon kajal
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
COVERGIRL
Lash Blast Clean Volume Mascara
Mascara · Lists fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
COVERGIRL
Lash Blast Clean Volume Mascara + Perfect Point Plus Eyeliner
Mascara · Lists fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
COVERGIRL
Lash Blast Cleantopia Waterproof Mascara
Mascara · Lists coconut derivatives
COVERGIRL
Lash Blast Clump Crusher Mascara + Perfect Point Plus Eyeliner
Mascara · Lists fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, parabens, silicones
COVERGIRL
Lash Blast Volume Mascara
Mascara · Lists fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, parabens, silicones
COVERGIRL
Lash Blast Volume Mascara + Perfect Point Plus Eyeliner
Mascara · Lists fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, parabens, silicones
COVERGIRL
Lash Blast Volume Waterproof Mascara + Perfect Point Plus Eyeliner
Mascara · Lists fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, parabens, silicones
Maybelline
Lash Discovery Eye Makeup Mini Brush Washable Mascara
Mascara · Lists drying alcohol, parabens, silicones
Maybelline
Lash Discovery Eye Makeup Mini Brush Waterproof Mascara
Mascara · Lists drying alcohol, parabens, silicones
Buxom
Lash Waterproof Volumizing Mascara
Mascara · Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
Rimmel London
Lasting Finish Extreme Lipstick
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, coconut derivatives
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