PVP/Decene Copolymer
AKA “Polyvinylpyrrolidone/decene copolymer
Ingredient
Ingredient Facts
Pvp/decene copolymer
AKA: Polyvinylpyrrolidone/decene copolymer
Ingredient · Emulsion Stabilising · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Occlusive
Emulsifier
Not Clean
2-Pyrrolidinone, 1-ethenyl-, polymer with 1-decene
Effective at 5.15%
State
Solid
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Functions
Binding
Emulsion Stabilising
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Film Forming
Creates a physical seal on skin to lock moisture in and keep irritants out. The "slugging" ingredient — barrier protection.
Viscosity Controlling
Holds Formula Together
Stabilizes Emulsion
Creates Protective Barrier
Controls Viscosity
Locks In Moisture
Anti-Aging Benefits
Antioxidant Protection
Traditional Use
A modern synthetic copolymer developed for cosmetics to provide water resistance, film-forming, and texture benefits in contemporary skincare and sun protection formulations.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
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
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR