Polyethylene

Gives the texture.

What it is

A lab-made plastic built from long chains of ethylene units.

Thickens the formula, forms a film on the skin, and in some products acts as a scrubbing particle.

A short summary from the dictionary, not yet an in-depth article. About these entries

Gives the textureOfficial EU function: Viscosity controlling

Forms a light filmOfficial EU function: Film forming

Polishes or scrubsOfficial EU function: Abrasive