Polyester-8

Polyester-8 is a cosmetic ingredient used as a film forming, skin conditioning agent. It is used in 59 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).

INCI namePOLYESTER-8
FunctionFILM FORMING, SKIN CONDITIONING
CAS number-
Prevalence59 products (0.06% of dataset)
Most used inSkincare
EU statusRestricted (annex )
Monthly searches30

Used in

Sunscreens 74.6%Day Moisturizers 16.9%Heat Protectants 1.7%Lip Moisturizers 1.7%Lip Oils 1.7%Oils 1.7%

Frequently asked

What does Polyester-8 do in skincare?
Polyester-8 functions as a film forming, skin conditioning agent in cosmetic formulas.
Is Polyester-8 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-8?
It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially sunscreens (74.6% of its uses).

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