A synthetic polymer that thickens and stabilises emulsions.
What it is
This is a synthetic copolymer of hydroxyethyl acrylate and sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate. CosIng lists it as an emulsion stabiliser and viscosity-controlling agent.
Where it is used
Used in creams, gel-creams, serums, lotions and sun care 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.
In formulas it is often supplied pre-dispersed with other ingredients, which then appear separately on the list.
Functions
- Emulsion stabilising
- Helping the process of emulsification and improving emulsion stability and shelf-life.
- 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 (343)
- Vitamin C Glow Boosting Intense Moisturiser · The Body Shop
- Vitamin E Barrier Boost Cream · The Body Shop
- Relove Baby Tint Lip & Cheek Tint · Revolution
- I Heart Revolution Milkshake Lip + Cheek Tint · Revolution
- I Heart Revolution Bubble Tea Milky Blush + Lip Tint · Revolution
- I Heart Revolution Watermelon Hydrating Primer · Revolution
- Revolution Pro Miracle Eye Cream · Revolution
- I Heart Revolution Strawberry Glow Primer · Revolution
- Revolution Superfix Grip Super Glow Primer Gold · Revolution
- I Heart Revolution Grapefruit Fizz Highlighter · Revolution
- Revolution Skin Milky-Away Meadowfoam & Sweet Almond Oil Hydrating Milk Cleanser · Revolution
- Revolution Pro Miracle PDRN Pink Peptide Serum · Revolution

