Polyethylene

AKA: Polyethene, Low-Density Polyethylene, High-Density Polyethylene
Autograph Matte Lipstick
Finding Ferdinand
 →
Barely There Sheer Lipstick
Finding Ferdinand
 →
Custom Blush
Finding Ferdinand
 →
Custom Lip Gloss
Finding Ferdinand
 →
Delicate Gloss
Finding Ferdinand
 →
Delicious Balms
Finding Ferdinand
 →
Morphosis Balms
Finding Ferdinand
 →
Photoshoot Red
Finding Ferdinand
 →
Tender Blush
Finding Ferdinand
 →
Arch Support Brow Powder Gel
Gen See
 →
Clean Sheen Cheek + Lip Color
Gen See
 →
Cruise Liner Eye Pencil
Gen See
 →
Pick Me Up Lip Matte Lipstick
Gen See
 →
Clean Line Gel Liner
ILIA Beauty
 →
In Full Micro-Tip Brow Pencil
ILIA Beauty
 →
Skin Rewind Complexion Stick
ILIA Beauty
 →
Comfort Level Lip Mask
Gen See
 →
Baby Cheeks Blush Stick - Bichette
Westman Atelier
 →
Baby Cheeks Blush Stick - Chouchette
Westman Atelier
 →
Baby Cheeks Blush Stick - Coquette
Westman Atelier
 →
Baby Cheeks Blush Stick - Garçonne
Westman Atelier
 →
Deluxe Baby Cheeks Blush Stick
Westman Atelier
 →
Deluxe Baby Cheeks Blush Stick - Bichette
Westman Atelier
 →
Face Trace Contour Stick
Westman Atelier
 →
Face Trace Contour Stick - Ganache
Westman Atelier
 →
Face Trace Contour Stick - Truffle
Westman Atelier
 →
Lit Up Highlight Stick - Biscuit
Westman Atelier
 →
Lit Up Highlight Stick - Brûlée
Westman Atelier
 →
Lit Up Highlight Stick - Garçonne
Westman Atelier
 →
Lit Up Highlight Stick - Lit
Westman Atelier
 →
Lit Up Highlight Stick - Nectar
Westman Atelier
 →
Lit Up Highlight Stick
Westman Atelier
 →
Petite Petal Edition
Westman Atelier
 →
Vital Skin Foundation Stick - Atelier 0
Westman Atelier
 →
Synthetic
Occlusive
Clean
OriginDerived from petroleum hydrocarbons, a synthetic polymer belonging to the polyolefin chemical family. Produced through polymerization of ethylene gas using catalytic processes at high temperature and pressure.
Homopolymer of ethylene monomers
CAS #
9002-88-4
Form
Powder
Skin Types
●all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
Uneven Texture
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Abrasive
Film Forming
Creates a physical seal on skin to lock moisture in and keep irritants out. The "slugging" ingredient — barrier protection.
Viscosity Controlling
Moisturizing
Strengthens Barrier
Gently polishes surface
Creates protective layer
Controls product thickness
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed3 reviews →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Eye Irritant in Testing
3 studies / 3 irritating / reactions mild / plus 1 case report (CIR 299 and 687)
Mixed Skin Irritation Results
3 studies / 1 irritating / 1 mixed / 1 not irritating / reactions mild (CIR 299)
Mixed Sensitization Results
2 studies / 1 mixed / 1 not sensitizing (CIR 299)
Concentration Guide
Leave-on0.0097–52.6%
Rinse-off0.05–67.6%
0%50%100%
CIR reported use · 2013 survey
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR