A synthetic thickening polymer covered by an Annex III entry.
What it is
Acrylamide/sodium acryloyldimethyltaurate copolymer is a synthetic polymer of acrylamide and sodium acryloyldimethyltaurate. CosIng lists it as an emulsion stabiliser and viscosity-controlling agent. In the EU it falls under an entry in Annex III (substances subject to restrictions) that concerns polyacrylamides.
Where it is used
Used in creams, lotions, gels and serums.
Limits of interpretation
The INCI list shows which ingredients are present, not how much of each. Above 1%, ingredients are listed in descending order of weight; below 1% the order is free.
See the EU regulation section for the applicable conditions. The label does not show the residual monomer content.
Functions
- Emulsion stabilising
- Helping the process of emulsification and improving emulsion stability and shelf-life.
- Viscosity controlling
- Increasing or decreasing the viscosity (thickness) of cosmetics.
EU regulation
EU · Annex III, entry 66Polyacrylamides
- Product type
- (a) Body leave-on products (b) Other products
- As of
- 3 November 2026 · (EC) 2009/1223
Products with this ingredient (22)
- I Heart Revolution Watermelon Hydrating Primer · Revolution
- I Heart Revolution Strawberry Glow Primer · Revolution
- Revolution Pro Miracle Cream SPF30 · Revolution
- Vamp! Ombretto · Pupa Milano
- Hair in Balance by ONLYBIO Olejek wygładzający z efektem rozświetlenia 20ml · ONLYBIO
- ONLYBIO Hair of the day Połysk Serum silikonowe do włosów z drobinkami 70 ml · ONLYBIO
- Hair in Balance by ONLYBIO Gloss Olejek wygładzajacy z efektem rozświetlenia 20ml · ONLYBIO
- L'Oréal Paris Yaş Uzmanı 50+ Kırışıklık Karşıtı Yenileyici Gündüz Kremi · L'Oréal
- Intensive Moisturizing Lotion · Cerave
- Revlon Illuminance Hydrating + Smoothing Primer 28mL · REVLON
- Olay Total Effects Face Cream Moisturiser Normal SPF 15 50g · Olay
- Cicaplast Baume B5 SPF50 · La Roche-Posay

