SPF Scout · Ingredient
Nylon-12
What this ingredient generally does
A fine powder that adds bulk and adjusts the product's thickness. It also makes the formula more opaque, so it looks less clear. In practice, it can give a smooth, powdery feel.
Reviewed before publication. This note describes function in a formulation — nothing else.
Published formulations that list this ingredient
These are the formulations currently published in the SPF Scout catalog whose stored ingredient declaration includes this ingredient. It is not a list of every product on the market, and the order carries no meaning.
Anua ANUA HEARTLEAF SILKY MOISTURE MILD SUNSCREEN
U.S. formulation
Avène Avene Multi-Defense Fluid
U.S. formulation
Avène Avene Multi-Defense Fluid Tinted
U.S. formulation
COOLA COOLA Full Spectrum 360 Sun Silk Drops SPF 30
SPF 30 as labeled · U.S. formulation
ISDIN Eryfotona Actinica Ultralight Emulsion
U.S. formulation
ISDIN Eryfotona Ageless
U.S. formulation
La Roche-Posay La Roche Posay Laboratoire Dermatologique
U.S. formulation
La Roche-Posay La Roche Posay Laboratoire Dermatologique Anthelios 50 Mineral Ultra Light Broad Spectrum SPF 50 Sunscreen
SPF 50 as labeled · U.S. formulation
La Roche-Posay La Roche Posay Laboratoire Dermatologique Anthelios 50 Tinted Mineral Face Broad Spectrum SPF 50 Sunscreen
SPF 50 as labeled · U.S. formulation
La Roche-Posay La Roche Posay Laboratoire Dermatologique Anthelios 50 Tinted Mineral Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 50
SPF 50 as labeled · U.S. formulation
La Roche-Posay La Roche Posay Laboratoire Dermatologique Anthelios 60 Breakout Free Oil Free Face Dry Touch Broad Spectrum SPF 60 Sunscreen Water Resistant 80 Minutes
SPF 60 as labeled · U.S. formulation
La Roche-Posay La Roche Posay Laboratoire Dermatologique Anthelios 60 Face Light Fluid Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 60 Water Resistant 80 Minutes
SPF 60 as labeled · U.S. formulation
La Roche-Posay La Roche Posay Laboratoire Dermatologique Anthelios Clear Skin Face Oil Free Dry Touch Broad Spectrum SPF 60 Sunscreen Water Resistant 80 Minutes
SPF 60 as labeled · U.S. formulation
La Roche-Posay La Roche Posay Laboratoire Dermatologique Sport Anthelios Activewear Broad Spectrum SPF 60 Sunscreen
SPF 60 as labeled · U.S. formulation
Neutrogena Neutrogena Rapid Wrinkle Repair Retinol Moisturizer Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 30 Day
SPF 30 as labeled · U.S. formulation
Odacite Odacite Flex Perfecting Mineral Drops Tinted Sunscreen
U.S. formulation
Shiseido SHISEIDO FUTURE LX TOTAL RADIANCE FOUNDATION E
U.S. formulation
Shiseido SHISEIDO PERFECT REFINING FOUNDATION
U.S. formulation
Shiseido SHISEIDO SYNCHRO SKIN LASTING Liquid FOUNDATION Neutral 5
U.S. formulation
Shiseido SHISEIDO UV PROTECTIVE COMPACT (REFILL)
U.S. formulation
Supergoop! Defense Refresh Setting Mist Broad Spectrum Sunscreen SPF 50
SPF 50 as labeled · U.S. formulation
Supergoop! Forever Young Hand Broad Spectrum SPF 40
SPF 40 as labeled · U.S. formulation
Supergoop! Gray Malin Kit
U.S. formulation
Supergoop! Head to Toe Kit
U.S. formulation
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Where this information comes from
Ingredient names, CAS numbers and recorded functions come from SPF Scout’s curated ingredient dictionary, grounded in CosIng, the European Commission’s Cosmetic Ingredient Database. Content © European Union, reused with acknowledgement.