Styrene/Acrylates/Ethylhexyl Acrylate/Lauryl Acrylate Copolymer
AKA “Acrylate film-forming polymer, Multi-acrylate copolymer
Ingredient
Ingredient Facts
Styrene/acrylates/ethylhexyl acrylate/lauryl acrylate copolymer
AKA: Acrylate film-forming polymer, Multi-acrylate copolymer
Ingredient · Film Forming · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Occlusive
Not Clean
Styrene/Acrylates/Ethylhexyl Acrylate/Lauryl Acrylate Copolymer is a copolymer of Styrene, Acrylates, Ethylhexyl Acrylate and Lauryl Acrylate
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
Traditional Use
A complex synthetic polymer developed in the late 20th century as a film-forming and thickening agent in cosmetics. Created through advanced organic chemistry without traditional use.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR