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VP/Polycarbamyl Polyglycol Ester
AKA “
Vinyl Polymer, Film-forming Agent
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Ingredient Facts
Vp/polycarbamyl polyglycol ester
AKA: Vinyl Polymer, Film-forming Agent
Ingredient · Film Forming · EWG: 1
WHAT IS IT?
Synthetic
Occlusive
Clean
PVP/Polycarbamyl Polyglycol Ester
Form
Liquid
State
Liquid
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WHAT'S IT DO?
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 modern synthetic polymer developed for cosmetic applications. Functions as a film-former and binder in skincare and color cosmetics.
Skin Types
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all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
IS IT SAFE?
EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USA
✔ permitted
EU
⚠ restricted
JAPAN
⚠ restricted
CANADA
⚠ restricted
Regulatory Agencies
EWG
CIR
FDA
EU COSING
Health Canada
WHAT'S THE PROOF?
VP/Polycarbamyl Polyglycol Ester
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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VP/Polycarbamyl Polyglycol Ester
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR