A synthetic polymer used as a film former and emollient.
What it is
Polyisobutene is a polymer of isobutylene. It forms a flexible film and adds body and shine.
Where it is used
Lip glosses, lipsticks, mascaras and creams.
Limits of interpretation
The INCI list shows which ingredients are present, not how much of each. Above 1%, ingredients are listed in descending order of weight; below 1% the order is free.
Functions
- Binding
- Providing adhesive properties during and after compression in cosmetic tablets and/or cakes.
- Film forming
- Producing (upon application) a continuous film on the skin, hair or nails.
- Viscosity controlling
- Increasing or decreasing the viscosity (thickness) of cosmetics.
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.
Products with this ingredient (205)
- Beautiful Day Ultimate Hydration Body Cream · Bath & Body Works
- Revolution Pout Lip Oil With Charm · Revolution
- Revolution Glass Kiss Roller Ball Lip Oil · Revolution
- Relove Super Bronzer · Revolution
- Relove Baby Tint Lip & Cheek Tint · Revolution
- Revolution Juicy Peptide Lip Balm · Revolution
- I Heart Revolution Pop Gloss Lip Balm · Revolution
- I Heart Revolution Soft Swirl Gloss Chocolate Lip · Revolution
- I Heart Revolution Milkshake Lip + Cheek Tint · Revolution
- I Heart Revolution Bubble Tea Milky Blush + Lip Tint · Revolution
- I Heart Revolution Citrus Zing Fruity Lip Oil · Revolution
- I Heart Revolution Midnight Cherry Twist Duo Lip Oil & Shimmer Gloss · Revolution