Acrylates/Lauryl Methacrylate Copolymer
AKA “Acrylic copolymer, Film-forming polymer
Ingredient
Ingredient Facts
Acrylates/lauryl methacrylate copolymer
AKA: Acrylic copolymer, Film-forming polymer
Ingredient · Film Forming · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Occlusive
Not Clean
Acrylates/Lauryl Methacrylate Copolymer is a copolymer of Lauryl Methacrylate and one or more monomers consisting of acrylic acid, methacrylic acid or one of their simple esters
CAS #
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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
Locks In Moisture
Anti-Aging Benefits
Antioxidant Protection
Traditional Use
Created as a synthetic polymer for modern cosmetics to provide film-forming and conditioning benefits. First used in personal care products in the 1980s-1990s to improve makeup wear and texture.
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