Creates a flexible, breathable layer on skin that helps products stay put and resist smudging throughout the day.
CAS #
25767-47-9
Form
Liquid
Plant-Derived
Synthetic. Derived from petroleum-based monomers: butyl acrylate and styrene from the acrylic and aromatic hydrocarbon families. Synthesized through free-radical polymerization of the two monomers in an emulsion or solution process.
A synthetic polymer developed in the mid-20th century for cosmetic applications as a film-former and adhesive. Used in products like masques and long-wear formulations.