Acrylates/Dimethiconol Acrylate Copolymer
AKA “Silicone Acrylate Copolymer, Hair Conditioning Polymer
Ingredient
Ingredient Facts
Acrylates/dimethiconol acrylate copolymer
AKA: Silicone Acrylate Copolymer, Hair Conditioning Polymer
Ingredient · Film Forming · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Occlusive
Silicone
Not Clean
Copolymer of dimethiconol acrylate and one or more monomers of acrylic acid, methacrylic acid or one of their simple esters
Form
Liquid
State
Solid
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Functions
Film Forming
Creates a physical seal on skin to lock moisture in and keep irritants out. The "slugging" ingredient — barrier protection.
Creates Protective Barrier
Traditional Use
Created in the late 20th century by combining acrylic polymers with silicone technology. Designed to provide both film-forming and conditioning properties in cosmetics without meaningful traditional precedent.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR