A synthetic acrylic polymer used as a film former.
What it is
Acrylates/ethylhexyl acrylate copolymer is a synthetic polymer of 2-ethylhexyl acrylate with one or more monomers of acrylic acid, methacrylic acid or their simple esters. CosIng lists it as a film-forming agent.
Where it is used
Found in mascaras, eyeliners, long-wear makeup, sunscreens and hair styling products.
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.
The INCI name does not show the monomer ratio or the molecular weight of the polymer.
Functions
- Film forming
- Producing (upon application) a continuous film on the skin, hair or nails.
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.
Products with this ingredient (51)
- Revolution 5D Lash Mascara · Revolution
- Revolution Wrap Brow Tubing Brow Gel · Revolution
- The Hypo Allergenic Definition Mascara – Brown · IsaDora
- The Hypo Allergenic Volume Mascara – Black · IsaDora
- The Hypo Allergenic Definition Mascara – Black · IsaDora
- Pillow Talk Eye & Cheek Gilding Kit · Charlotte Tilbury
- Deep Black Liquid Liner · ArtDeco
- 24h Micro Brow Liquid Liner · ArtDeco
- Flow Master Pen Eyeliner – no. 04 BAF · Pierre René
- Flow Master Pen Eyeliner No. 01- 04 · Pierre René
- Flow Master Pen Eyeliner – no. 03 LAPIS LAZULI · Pierre René
- Flow Master Pen Eyeliner – no. 02 SWEET PLUM · Pierre René