A synthetic copolymer of ethylene and acrylic acid, used as a binder, film former and opacifier.
What it is
Ethylene/acrylic acid copolymer is a synthetic polymer made from ethylene and acrylic acid. CosIng lists it as a binding, emulsion-stabilising, film-forming and opacifying ingredient.
Where it is used
Found in make-up, skin care and other products that use a binder or film former.
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 molecular weight or the ratio of the two monomers.
Functions
- Binding
- Providing adhesive properties during and after compression in cosmetic tablets and/or cakes.
- Emulsion stabilising
- Helping the process of emulsification and improving emulsion stability and shelf-life.
- Film forming
- Producing (upon application) a continuous film on the skin, hair or nails.
- Opacifying
- Reducing transparency or translucency 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 (11)
- False Lash Effect XXL · Max Factor
- Tusz do rzęs False Lash Effect XXL · Max Factor
- False Lash Effect XXL Mascara · Max Factor
- Mascara False Lash Effect XXL · Max Factor
- Black Pine 360° Eye-Lift Super Serum · KORRES
- Mattifying Face Primer · ArtDeco
- Real Flawless Luminous Perfecting Pressed Powder · Laura Mercier
- Active Light Fondotinta Attivatore di Luce · Pupa Milano
- L'Oreal Million Lashes Mascara Extra Volume Brown · L'OREAL NORGE AS
- Mascara Volume Million Lashes Fatale · L'OREAL NORGE AS
- TL Advanced Tightening Neck Cream PLUS · StriVectin