Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer
AKA “Acrylic Polymer, Film Forming Polymer
Ingredient
Ingredient Facts
Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer
AKA: Acrylic Polymer, Film Forming Polymer
Ingredient · Viscosity Controlling · EWG: 1
Synthetic
Clean
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer is a copolymer of ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate and vinylpyrrolidone monomers
Effective at 5.15%
Form
Liquid
State
Solid
See origin →
Functions
Viscosity Controlling
Controls Viscosity
Locks In Moisture
Anti-Aging Benefits
Antioxidant Protection
Traditional Use
A synthetic copolymer developed in the late 20th century for use in skincare and haircare products as a film-forming and suspending agent. No traditional or historical use exists.
Skin Types
all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
ewg-1
medical-approval
pregnancy-nursing-safe
all-shades-safe
Concentration Guide
3.0%
7.3%
0%10%
Effective Range
CIR reported use: 3-7.3
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR