A synthetic polymer used to thicken oils.
What it is
Hydrogenated styrene/isoprene copolymer is a synthetic polymer of styrene and isoprene that has been hydrogenated after polymerisation. CosIng lists it as a viscosity-controlling agent; polymers of this type are used to gel or thicken oils.
Where it is used
Used in lip glosses, lipsticks, oil gels, cleansing balms and makeup.
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 proportion of the two monomers.
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 (60)
- Revolution Pout Lip Oil With Charm · Revolution
- Revolution Glass Kiss Roller Ball Lip Oil · Revolution
- Revolution Juicy Peptide Lip Balm · Revolution
- Revolution Glaze Lip Oil · Revolution
- I Heart Revolution Soft Swirl Gloss Chocolate Lip · Revolution
- Revolution The Icons Minis Forever · Revolution
- Relove Baby Gloss Shimmer · Revolution
- Revolution Candy Glam Lip Oil & Highlight Duo · Revolution
- Revolution Pop Mini Lip Oil & Blush Duo · Revolution
- The True Impact Vinyl Liquid Lipstick – Brave · IsaDora
- The True Impact Vinyl Liquid Lipstick – Unapologetic · IsaDora
- The True Impact Vinyl Liquid Lipstick – Honest · IsaDora