Ethylhexyl Acrylate/VP/Dimethicone Methacrylate Copolymer
AKA “Silicone acrylate copolymer
Synthetic
Ingredient Facts
Ethylhexyl acrylate/vp/dimethicone methacrylate copolymer
AKA: Silicone acrylate copolymer
Synthetic · Skin Conditioning · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Skin Conditioner
Silicone
Synthetic
Clean
2-Ethylhexyl-2-propenoic acid polymer with 2-pyrrolidinone, 1-ethenyl-, homopolymer and polydimethylsiloxane propylmethacrylate Science: Functions: Skin Conditioning, Viscosity Controlling Safety Ratings: CIR: Safe as used
Effective at 5.15%
Form
Liquid
State
Solid
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Functions
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Viscosity Controlling
Locks in moisture
Traditional Use
A modern synthetic terpolymer developed for premium cosmetics. Provides film-forming and conditioning properties in long-wear makeup and silicone-based skincare products.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
General
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
EWG
4
CIR
Insufficient
Pregnancy
Caution
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Concentration Guide
3.0%
7.3%
0%10%
Effective Range
CIR reported use: 3-7.3
Regulatory Status
USAunder review
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Verified Feb 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR