Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer
AKA “Glyceryl Acrylate Acrylic Acid Copolymer
Acid
Ingredient Facts
Glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer
AKA: Glyceryl Acrylate Acrylic Acid Copolymer
Acid · Humectant · EWG: 1
Synthetic
Humectant
Acid
Clean
Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer is a copolymer of glyceryl acrylate and acrylic acid
Form
Powder
State
Solid
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Functions
Humectant
A moisture magnet. Pulls water from the air and deeper skin layers up to the surface to keep skin plump and hydrated.
Viscosity Controlling
Locks In Moisture
Traditional Use
A modern synthetic polymer developed in the late 20th century through polymerization chemistry. Created for use as a thickening and film-forming agent in cosmetic formulations.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR