VP/Dimethylaminoethylmethacrylate/Polycarbamyl Polyglycol Ester
AKA “Cationic Film-forming Polymer, Conditioning Polymer
Ingredient
Ingredient Facts
Vp/dimethylaminoethylmethacrylate/polycarbamyl polyglycol ester
AKA: Cationic Film-forming Polymer, Conditioning Polymer
Ingredient · Film Forming · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Occlusive
Not Clean
PVP/Dimethylaminoethylmethacrylate/Polycarbamyl Polyglycol Ester
Form
Liquid
State
Liquid
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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
Locks In Moisture
Anti-Aging Benefits
Antioxidant Protection
Traditional Use
A synthetic copolymer developed for contemporary cosmetics to provide film-forming, conditioning, and humectant properties, with no traditional use history.
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
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR