Polyisobutene
Polyisobutene is a viscosity controlling and film forming ingredient. It’s in 132 products on Poliage, most often lip, mascara and eye cream. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 22, 2026
In plain English
Polyisobutene: used to leave a thin film on skin or hair and hold ingredients together.
What it does
Contains Polyisobutene: binding
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Polyisobutene: film-forming
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Polyisobutene: viscosity-controlling
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 79008, accessed October 22, 2026.
Products that contain Polyisobutene
Cosmia
Heightened Look
Lists silicones
Clinique
High Impact Extreme Volume Mascara
Mascara · Lists sulfates, silicones
Clinique
High Impact High-Fi Full Volume Mascara
Mascara · Lists coconut derivatives
Clinique
High Impact High-Fi Full Volume Waterproof Mascara
Mascara · Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
Clinique
High Impact Mascara
Mascara · Lists sulfates, silicones
Clinique
High Impact Waterproof Mascara
Mascara · Lists silicones, salicylic acid
SHEGLAM
Hot Goss Plumping Lip Gloss-That’s Juicy!
Lip · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Biore
Hydrate & Glow Moisturizer
Moisturizer · Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
Biore
Hydrate & Glow Serum
Serum · Lists coconut derivatives
e.l.f.
Hydrating Core Lip Shine
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Palladio
HYDRATING LIP OIL
Lip · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Laneige
Hydro UV Defense Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 50+
Sunscreen · Lists fragrance, silicones, chemical UV filters
MAC
In Extreme Dimension 3D Black Lash Mascara
Mascara · Lists silicones
AmLactin
Intensive Healing Cream with 15% Lactic Acid AHA
Exfoliant · Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
e.l.f.
Jelly Pop Glow Reviver Lip Oil
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
SHEGLAM
Jelly Refresh Pocket Lip Scrub-527-Vanilla Shake
Lip · Lists fragrance, silicones
SHEGLAM
Jelly Wow Hydrating Lip Oil-Pinkies Up
Lip · Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
SHEGLAM
Jelly Wow Tinted Lip Oil-Stay True
Lip · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
SHEGLAM
Lash Besties 2-In-1 Mascara
Mascara · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Clinique
Lash Doubling Mascara
Mascara · Lists silicones
Pixi
Lengthy Fiber Mascara
Mascara · Lists drying alcohol
SHEGLAM
Lift & Elevate Lengthening Mascara
Mascara · Lists silicones
Henkel
Lift + Lissage immédiat Gel-Crème Sublime Regard
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
SHEGLAM
Lip Link Mini Gloss Bracelet Palette Brand Beauty Cosmetic Makeup For Women And Girls
Lip · Lists silicones
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