Acrylates/Hydroxyesters Acrylates Copolymer
AKA “Acrylic copolymer, Film-forming polymer
Ingredient
Ingredient Facts
Acrylates/hydroxyesters acrylates copolymer
AKA: Acrylic copolymer, Film-forming polymer
Ingredient · Film Forming · EWG: 2
Synthetic
Occlusive
Clean
Copolymer of one or more monomers consisting of acrylic acid, methacrylic acid or one of their simple esters, and one or more monomers of hydroxyacrylate 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 as a modern polymer to combine water resistance with skin compatibility in cosmetic formulations. Developed to improve the performance of makeup and skincare products without traditional use.
Skin Types
all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
2
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
ewg-2
medical-approval
pregnancy-nursing-safe
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR