Butyldimethicone Methacrylate/Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer
AKA “Silicone-acrylate crosspolymer, Film-forming polymer
Ingredient
Ingredient Facts
Butyldimethicone methacrylate/methyl methacrylate crosspolymer
AKA: Silicone-acrylate crosspolymer, Film-forming polymer
Ingredient · Plasticiser · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Silicone
Not Clean
Butyldimethicone Methacrylate/Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer is a copolymer of butyl dimethiconemethacrylate and methyl methacrylate monomers crosslinked with ethylene glycol dimethacrylate.
Form
Liquid
State
Solid
See origin →
Functions
Plasticiser
Adds flexibility
Traditional Use
Modern synthetic copolymer developed for cosmetic film-forming and long-wear applications. Designed to provide improved adhesion and durability in color cosmetics and skincare products.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Caution
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR