INCI name

ACRYLATES/POLYTRIMETHYLSILOXYMETHACRYLATE COPOLYMER

Acrylates/polytrimethylsiloxymethacrylate copolymer

A silicone-acrylate copolymer used as a film former.

What it is

Acrylates/polytrimethylsiloxymethacrylate copolymer is a copolymer of the branched (dendritic) silicone monomer polytrimethylsiloxymethacrylate with one or more monomers of acrylic acid, methacrylic acid or their simple esters. CosIng lists it as a film-forming, hair-fixing and skin-conditioning ingredient.

Where it is used

Found in long-wear foundations, lipsticks, mascaras and other makeup, and in some sunscreens.

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 proportions of the monomers or the molecular weight.

Functions

Film forming
Producing (upon application) a continuous film on the skin, hair or nails.
Hair fixing
Permitting physical control of hair style.
Skin conditioning
Maintaining the skin in good condition.

EU regulation

This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.

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