COSRX
COSRX Airy-Light Oil Control Clear Sunscreen Stick SPF 50
about $16.10
Polyethylene
Polyethylene buffs away dead skin cells or debris, and also leaves a thin film on skin or hair after it dries, and adjusts how thick or thin the product feels.
Recent research
Tracking 15 published papers (2025-2026).
- Dual-mechanism vitamin C delivery by polyethylene glycol-23 glyceryl distearate-based niosomes via SVCT2 induction and enhanced transdermal penetration.
Drug delivery, 2026, cited 0× (OpenAlex)
- Poly(2-oxazoline) and poly(2-oxazine)-based nanomedicines: Advancements, opportunities and challenges.
Journal of controlled release : official journal of the Controlled Release Society, 2026
- A flexible multichannel wearable sensor for real-time monitoring of exercise-induced sweat composition.
Talanta, 2026, cited 1× (OpenAlex)
Where it fits in real formulas
Related ingredients, common formula neighbors, naming, and catalog context. This stays separate from evidence and personal-fit guidance.
Similar ingredients
related by documented function or concern
Where it's used
Real brands and product categories from the 82 decoded products listing Polyethylene — an observation of our catalog, not a claim about market share.
Product categories
lip cares (26), sunscreens (23), cleansers (11), exfoliants (6), others (6), moisturizers (4)
Based on those categories, Polyethylene shows up mostly in leave-on products (55 of 73 classified) — derived from product category, not a label fact.
Commonly appears alongside
How often another ingredient appears in the same decoded products. This does not show routine compatibility.
Arbutin9%7 of 82 decoded productsZinc Oxide12%10 of 82 decoded productsTitanium Dioxide27%22 of 82 decoded productsArgan oil11%9 of 82 decoded productsRetinyl Palmitate4%3 of 82 decoded productsSqualane17%14 of 82 decoded productsCeramide Np23%19 of 82 decoded productsCica17%14 of 82 decoded productsHyaluronic Acid12%10 of 82 decoded products
Products with Polyethylene
All 80 →80 public products list this ingredient.
Catalog preview
A compact look at the first products in this result set
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COSRX
Lip Sleep - Balancium Ceramide Lip Butter Sleeping Mask
about $13.30
Glow Recipe
Papaya Sorbet Enzyme Cleansing Balm
about $32.00
I'm From
I'm from Fig Soft Cleansing Balm 100ml
about $24.57
Tocobo
TOCOBO Vita Waterproof Sun Stick SPF50+ PA++++ 18g
about $20.00
Jung Saem Mool
JUNGSAEMMOOL BeginS By JUNGSAEMMOOL Blue Chamomile Hyaluronic Acid Airy Sun Stick 15g
about $23.76
Celimax
celimax Dual Barrier Purifying Cleansing Balm 50ml
about $24.50
Ahc
AHC Masters Air Rich Sun Stick SPF50+ PA++++ 22g (+ Sunscreen 10g)
about $19.80
Scinic
SCINIC Enjoy WaterProof Air-fit Sun Stick SPF50+ PA++++ 20g 2ea
about $21.84
A'pieu
A'PIEU Honey & Milk Lip Balm 3.3g
about $7.69
Missha
MISSHA M Perfect Cover BB Cream SPF42 PA+++ 50ml
about $15.99
Cell Fusion C
Cell Fusion C Airy Fit Blur Sun Stick SPF 50+ PA++++ 20g
about $27.27
About the sources
Ingredient lists show presence and order, not concentration, pH, ingredient grade, delivery system, or finished-formula performance.
Sources & methodologyCompiled from the EU CosIng database (ref 78649) · snapshot 16 June 2026. CosIng is an informational, non-legally-binding reference. Inclusion does not mean an ingredient is approved, safe, authorized for cosmetic use, or clinically effective. An INCI list does not reveal concentration, pH, ingredient grade, delivery system, or finished-formula performance.