Methyl Methacrylate/Glycol Dimethacrylate Crosspolymer
AKA “Acrylic crosspolymer
Ingredient
Ingredient Facts
Methyl methacrylate/glycol dimethacrylate crosspolymer
AKA: Acrylic crosspolymer
Ingredient · Film Forming · EWG: 1
Synthetic
Occlusive
Clean
Methyl Methacrylate/Glycol Dimethacrylate Crosspolymer is a crosspolymer of Methyl Methacrylate and ethylene glycol dimethacrylate monomers
Form
Liquid
State
Solid
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Functions
Film Forming
Creates a physical seal on skin to lock moisture in and keep irritants out. The "slugging" ingredient — barrier protection.
Creates Protective Barrier
Antioxidant Protection
Reduces Inflammation
Locks In Moisture
Traditional Use
A modern synthetic crosslinked polymer developed for cosmetic formulations. Engineered to provide enhanced film-forming and suspension properties in contemporary skincare and color cosmetics.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
EWG
1
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