A synthetic polymer thickener.
What it is
This synthetic polymer thickens and stabilises water-based gels and emulsions and gives a light, non-sticky texture.
Where it is used
Found in gel creams, serums and 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.
It is a technical ingredient used at low levels.
Functions
- Viscosity controlling
- Increasing or decreasing the viscosity (thickness) of cosmetics.
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.
Products with this ingredient (249)
- Birch juice ampoule · Round Lab
- Sunscreen Cream SPF 50 · Bobai
- Edelweiss Eye Concentrate · The Body Shop
- Skin Defence Multi- Protection Light Essence SPF 50 PA +++ · The Body Shop
- Maca Root & Aloe Post-Shave Water-Gel For Men · The Body Shop
- Oils Of Life™ Sleeping Cream · The Body Shop
- Edelweiss Smoothing Day Cream · The Body Shop
- Guarana and Coffee Energising Moisturiser For Men · The Body Shop
- Vitamin C Glow Boosting Moisturiser · The Body Shop
- Revolution Lip Shift Ink Peel Off Lipliner Stain · Revolution
- Revolution Pro Miracle Vegan Collagen Firming Night Cream · Revolution
- Revolution Pro Miracle Pro-Tox Fine Line Fix & Fill Serum · Revolution

