A copolymer of ethylene and vinyl acetate used as a film former, binder and emulsion stabiliser.
What it is
Ethylene/VA copolymer is a copolymer of ethylene and vinyl acetate. CosIng lists it as a binding, emulsion-stabilising and film-forming ingredient.
Where it is used
Found in lipsticks, mascaras, foundations, creams and other 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 reveal the proportion of vinyl acetate or the molecular weight of the polymer.
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.
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.
Products with this ingredient (14)
- Lifter Gloss · Maybelline
- Lash Sensational® Sky High · Maybelline
- Lash Sensational® · Maybelline
- Tusz do Rzęs dla Wrażliwych Oczu – Medic Sensitive · Pierre René
- Pomadka do ust matowa · Eveline Cosmetics
- Pomadka z efektem soft matt · Eveline Cosmetics
- Kremowa pomadka matowa · Eveline Cosmetics
- Fall Romance Eyeshadow Palette · Anastasia Beverly Hills
- Cold Wax Strips Eyebrows · Balea
- L'Oréal Paris Telescopic Extensionist Mascara · L'Oréal
- Maybelline New York Lash Sensational Firework Black Mascara · Maybelline New York
- Maybelline Mascara Falsies Lash Lift Extra Black · L'OREAL NORGE AS