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
Rimmel London
Lasting Finish Matte Lipstick
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, coconut derivatives
SHEGLAM
Life Is Delicious Pocket Lip Jam-Ambrosia
Lip · Lists silicones
Thrive Causemetics
Lip Filler Long-Wearing + Plumping Lip Liner
Lip · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones
L’Oréal Paris
Lip Liner
Lip · Lists parabens, silicones
NARS
Lipstick
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Bobbi Brown
Long-wear cream shadow stick
Lists silicones
Patrick Ta
Major Headlines - Precision Lip Crayon
Lip · Lists silicones
Patrick Ta
Major Headlines Matte Suede Lipstick
Lip · Lists silicones
CeraVe
Makeup Removing Cleanser Balm
Cleanser · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Cosmia
Mascara hypoallergénique Noir 01
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Gemey Maybelline
Master Kajal Khol liner - Pitch Black
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Gemey
MasterCamo Kit correcteur teint
Lists silicones
SHEGLAM
Matte Allure Lipstick - Chic
Lip · Lists silicones
SHEGLAM
Mega Lip Stacks-Brown-Brownie Stack
Lip · Lists fragrance, silicones
Wet n Wild
MegaLast Liquid Catsuit Matte Lipstick
Lip · Lists silicones
r.e.m. beauty
Mélange À Trois Blush & Highlight Stick
Blush · Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
bPerfect
Melted Cream Blush
Blush · Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
Dove
Men+Care Clean Comfort Antiperspirant Stick
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, silicones
Dove
Men+Care Extra Fresh Antiperspirant Stick
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, silicones
Dove
Men+Care Sensitive Shield Antiperspirant Stick
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, silicones
Dove
Men+Care Stain Defense Cool Antiperspirant Deodorant
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, silicones
Olay
Micro-Sculpting Cream Moisturizer Trial Size
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens, silicones
CeraVe
Mineral Sunscreen Stick
Sunscreen · Lists silicones
bareMinerals
MINERALIST Lasting Lip Liner
Lip · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
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