Acrylates
AKA “Acrylic Polymers, Acrylate Copolymers
Synthetic
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Ingredient Facts
Acrylates
AKA: Acrylic Polymers, Acrylate Copolymers
Synthetic · Film Forming | Plasticiser | Viscosity Controlling · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Occlusive
Synthetic
Clean
Helps the formula stay flexible and smooth on skin, preventing it from becoming brittle or cracking over time.
CAS #
99728-55-9
Form
Liquid
Plant-Derived
Synthetic. Acrylates are synthesized from acrylic acid or its derivatives, which are produced from petroleum-derived feedstocks. They are created through polymerization reactions where acrylic monomers are chemically linked together to form long-chain polymers.
Function
Film Forming | Plasticiser | Viscosity Controlling
Benefits
Moisturizing
Strengthens Barrier
Anti-Inflammatory
Adds flexibility
Traditional Use
Developed in the 20th century as synthetic polymers; widely adopted in cosmetics from the 1960s onward as film-forming agents in makeup, nail polish, and adhesive formulations.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
Target
General
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy Safe
Caution
EWG Score4
CIR Safety Findings
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Verified Feb 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR