exfoliant
Polyethylene
Generally safe·Moderate evidence
A synthetic polymer used as a gentle exfoliant in scrubs and peeling products. It is an inert, non-biodegradable microparticle with no known skin irritation or sensitization potential when used topically in cosmetic formulations.
Products with Polyethylene
- 100RevlonSuper Lustrous Lipstick
- 100CliniqueAlmost Lipstick - Black Honey
- 100Giorgio ArmaniLip Maestro Liquid Lipstick - 405 Sultan
- 100Rimmel LondonScandalEyes Exaggerate Eye Definer
- 100Urban Decay24/7 Glide-On Waterproof Eye Pencil (Perversion)
- 100NYX Professional MakeupSlim Eye Pencil
- 99FentyPlush Puddin' Intensive Recovery Lip Mask
- 99Charlotte TilburyMatte Revolution Lipstick - Pillow Talk
- 97MaybellineFit Me Concealer
- 97MaybellineDream Brightening Creamy Concealer
- 97L'Oreal ParisInfallible Grip Waterproof Mechanical Gel Eyeliner
- 93Wet n WildMegaLiner Liquid Eyeliner Black
- 93Up & UpSPF50 Sport Sunscreen Lip Balm
- 92GlossierUltralip
- 92MaybellineLash Sensational Sky High Mascara Cosmic Black
- 91CoverGirlLashBlast Volume Mascara
- 88e.l.f. SkinHoly Hydration! Face Cream
- 88YSLLoveshine Lip Oil Stick
- 86Lab SeriesAll-In-One Defense Lotion Moisturizer SPF 35
- 85DegreeBlack and White
- 83DiorRouge Dior Lipstick - 999
- 83Banana BoatKids Max Protect & Play Sunscreen Lotion SPF 100
- 82Tom FordLip Color Matte Lipstick - 10 Cherry Lush
- 82Banana BoatUltra Sport SPF 100 Sunscreen Lotion
- 81NYX Professional MakeupButter Gloss Non-Sticky Lip Gloss
- 80Sun BumOriginal SPF 30 Sunscreen Face Stick
- 80NO-ADSunscreen Lotion SPF 85
- 80NO-ADSport Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50
- 77Fenty BeautyGloss Bomb Universal Lip Luminizer - Fenty Glow
- 76Australian GoldExtreme Sport Sunscreen Lotion SPF 30
- 75RevlonColorstay Limitless Matte Liquid Lipstick Manifest
- 75RevlonColorstay Limitless Matte Liquid Lipstick Poster Child
- 71MaybellineBaby Lips Electro Strike a Rose
- 63NO-ADGeneral Protection SPF 50 Plus Sunscreen Lotion
References
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