A synthetic acrylate copolymer used as a thickener and binder.
What it is
C12-22 alkyl acrylate/hydroxyethylacrylate copolymer is a copolymer of long-chain (C12 to C22) alkyl acrylates and hydroxyethyl acrylate. CosIng lists it as a binding, light-stabilising and viscosity-controlling ingredient.
Where it is used
Found in sunscreens, creams, makeup and lip 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 ratio of the monomers or the molecular weight of the polymer.
Functions
- Binding
- Providing adhesive properties during and after compression in cosmetic tablets and/or cakes.
- Light stabilizer
- Protecting the cosmetic product from deterioration effects of light.
- 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 (10)
- L'Oréal Paris Revitalift Clinical SPF50+ Günlük Yüksek UV Korumalı Yüz Güneş Kremi · L'Oréal
- Ambre solaire enfant sensitive fps 50+ · L'Oréal
- Facial Moisturizing Lotion AM Lightweight SPF 50 · Cerave
- Mixa 50+ lait fondant solaire · Mixa
- La Roche-Posay Anthelios UVMune 400 Anti-Dark Spots Fluid SPF50+ Facial Sunscreen · L'Oréal
- Hydra 24h protect spf 30 · Garnier
- Sensitive expert + Spf 50+ · L'Oréal
- Loreal Paris Bright Reveal SPF 50+ Koyu Leke Karşıtı Fluid Günlük Yüz Güneş Kremi 50 ml · L'Oréal
- Garnier Sonnencreme 50+ · Garnier Ambre Solaire Sensitive expert+
- Anthelios dermo-pediatrics · La Roche-Posay