Polyester-5
Polyester-5 is a cosmetic ingredient used as a film forming, viscosity controlling agent. It is used in 88 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).
| INCI name | POLYESTER-5 |
| Function | FILM FORMING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING |
| CAS number | - |
| Prevalence | 88 products (0.09% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Makeup |
| EU status | Restricted (annex ) |
| Monthly searches | 20 |
Used in
Setting Spray & Powders 43.2%Sunscreens 13.6%Mascaras 11.4%Serums 4.5%Hair Sprays 3.4%Highlighters 3.4%
Frequently asked
- What does Polyester-5 do in skincare?
- Polyester-5 functions as a film forming, viscosity controlling agent in cosmetic formulas.
- Is Polyester-5 allowed in cosmetics?
- Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
- What products contain Polyester-5?
- It is most commonly found in Makeup products, especially setting spray & powders (43.2% of its uses).
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