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Polyethylene

High Concern

Quick verdict

High concern

Polyethylene skin safety dashboard

Polyethylene scores 25/100 across 2 product analyses. The most important acne and irritation checks are summarized first.

Comedogenic rating

5/5

High pore-clogging risk signal for acne-prone skin.

Fungal acne concern

Higher

Review the full formula before using on Malassezia-prone skin.

Pregnancy concern

Review

Ask a clinician before using during pregnancy or nursing.

Skin types to avoid

Acne-prone, Oily, Sensitive

Based on pore-clogging and irritation risk signals.

What is Polyethylene and why is it used?

We're still generating a detailed description for Polyethylene. Check back shortly - or scan a product containing this ingredient to speed things up.

Will Polyethylene clog my pores? (Comedogenic Rating)

Comedogenic Risk: 5/5

Polyethylene has an estimated comedogenic risk of 5/5 based on GlowLens ingredient scoring across 2 product analyses. A higher number signals a stronger pore-clogging tendency for acne-prone skin. This is informational, not medical advice.

Known Side Effects and Allergies: how concerning is Polyethylene?

High Concern

Polyethylene currently scores 25/100, which places it in a higher-concern band overall. The main practical consideration is skin irritation, sensitivity, or breakouts in formulas where it appears alongside other potentially irritating ingredients. This is informational, not medical advice.

Is Polyethylene safe for pregnancy?

While our analysis gives Polyethylene a safety score of 25/100 with a high concern level, we recommend consulting your healthcare provider about any cosmetic ingredients during pregnancy or nursing. GlowLens provides general safety assessments - pregnancy-specific advice should come from your doctor or midwife.

Final Verdict: who should be most cautious with Polyethylene?

Acne-prone, oily, and reactive skin types may want to be more cautious with Polyethylene, since it carries a stronger pore-clogging signal. Other skin types generally have less to weigh. This is informational, not medical advice.

How we rate this ingredient

Provisional AI estimate - being verified against official sources.Confidence: LowLast reviewed Jun 13, 2026

We have not yet attached an official citation to this ingredient. The current rating is a provisional AI estimate and will be updated as authoritative sources are added.

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Found in 2 Products

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Kyle 704 sweater weather lip liner

high

A solid synthetic polymer classified as a microplastic which poses long-term environmental concerns.

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Kyle lip liner

high

A synthetic microplastic used as a binder that poses long-term environmental risks due to lack of biodegradability.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Polyethylene and why is it used?
We're still generating a detailed description for Polyethylene. Check back shortly - or scan a product containing this ingredient to speed things up. Across 2 products in our database, Polyethylene appears in various formulations. Use our free skincare ingredient checker to see how it interacts with other ingredients in specific products.
Will Polyethylene clog my pores? (Comedogenic Rating)
Polyethylene has an estimated comedogenic risk of 5/5 based on GlowLens ingredient scoring across 2 product analyses. A higher number signals a stronger pore-clogging tendency for acne-prone skin. This is informational, not medical advice.
Known Side Effects and Allergies: how concerning is Polyethylene?
Polyethylene currently scores 25/100, which places it in a higher-concern band overall. The main practical consideration is skin irritation, sensitivity, or breakouts in formulas where it appears alongside other potentially irritating ingredients. This is informational, not medical advice.
Is Polyethylene safe for pregnancy?
While our analysis gives Polyethylene a safety score of 25/100 with a high concern level, we recommend consulting your healthcare provider about any cosmetic ingredients during pregnancy or nursing. GlowLens provides general safety assessments - pregnancy-specific advice should come from your doctor or midwife.
Final Verdict: who should be most cautious with Polyethylene?
Acne-prone, oily, and reactive skin types may want to be more cautious with Polyethylene, since it carries a stronger pore-clogging signal. Other skin types generally have less to weigh. This is informational, not medical advice.