Acrylates/Octylacrylamide Copolymer
AKA “Acrylic copolymer, Film-forming polymer
Ingredient
Ingredient Facts
Acrylates/octylacrylamide copolymer
AKA: Acrylic copolymer, Film-forming polymer
Ingredient · Film Forming · EWG: 1
Synthetic
Occlusive
Clean
2-Propenoic acid, 2-methyl-, 2-methylpropylester, polymer with 2-propenoic acid and N-(1,1,3,3-tetramethylbutyl)-2-propenamide
CAS #
129702-02-9
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.
Hair Fixing
Creates Protective Barrier
Creates protective layer
Holds hair in place
Traditional Use
Created as a synthetic polymer for cosmetic use to provide flexible film formation and conditioning properties. Developed to improve makeup and skincare product performance without traditional botanical precedent.
Skin Types
all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
ewg-1
medical-approval
pregnancy-nursing-safe
all-shades-safe
Mild Irritant
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR