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
Glossier
Stretch Balm Concealer
Concealer · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
MAC
Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 24HR Matte Foundation + Oil Control
Foundation · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, silicones, salicylic acid
MAC
Studio Radiance Skin Tint Stick
Foundation · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Tree Hut
Sugarlips Original Lip Butter
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Tree Hut
Sugarlips Strawberry Lip Butter
Lip · Lists fragrance, silicones
Tree Hut
Sugarlips Watermelon Lip Butter
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Revlon
Super Lustrous Glass Shine Balm
Lip · Lists fragrance, silicones
Maybelline
Super Stay Multi Use Foundation Stick Makeup
Foundation · Lists silicones
r.e.m. beauty
Sweetener Concealer
Concealer · Lists drying alcohol, silicones
SHEGLAM
Take A Hint Lip Tint-Memories
Lip · Lists fragrance, silicones
Dove
Teens Antiperspirant Deodorant Stick Mango Sunshine
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Fenty Beauty
Trace’d Out Longwear Waterproof Pencil Lip Liner
Lip · Lists silicones
Clinique
Travel Size Take The Day Off Cleansing Balm
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
COVERGIRL
TruBlend Matte Made Foundation
Foundation · Lists silicones
COVERGIRL
TruBlend Skin Enhancer Balms
Blush · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
L’Oréal
Ultra Doux Lèvres Baume à lèvres nourrissant Trésors de Miel
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Glo Skin Beauty
Under Eye Concealer
Concealer · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
L’Oréal
UVSKI Moyenne 20 SPF
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, chemical UV filters
Tree Hut
Vanilla Overnight Lip Mask
Lip · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Hourglass
Vanish Blush Stick
Blush · Lists drying alcohol, silicones
Neutrogena
Visibly Clear Désincrustant Points Noirs
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
Neutrogena
Visibly Clear Shine & Pore Gel Exfoliant Matifiant
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
Westman Atelier
Vital Skin Foundation Stick
Foundation · Lists drying alcohol, coconut derivatives
Tree Hut
Watermelon Overnight Lip Mask
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
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