An acrylate polymer with long alkyl chains, used as a stabiliser and thickener.
What it is
Poly C10-30 alkyl acrylate is a polymer of acrylic acid esters of alcohols with 10 to 30 carbon atoms. CosIng lists it as an emulsion-stabilising and viscosity-controlling ingredient.
Where it is used
Used in creams, lotions, sun care products, lip products 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 exact distribution of alkyl chain lengths.
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 (12)
- Lash Sensational Body · Maybelline
- The Falsies® Surreal · Maybelline
- THE COLOSSAL® CURL BOUNCE · Maybelline
- Żelowy krem do ciała SPF 50+ · Iwostin
- UV Body Sun Serum SPF50+ PA++++ · Clear nose
- Solar Mate Daily Mineral Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 40 · Bubble Beauty
- rom&nd Zero Sun Clean SPF50+ PA++++ Güneş Kremi 01 Fresh · rom&nd
- Maybelline New York Colossal Bubble Washable Mascara · Maybelline New York
- centella sun cream · Skin1004
- AMBRE SOLAIRE Hydra 24H Sonnenschutz-Spray (SPF 30) · L'Oréal
- Ambre Solaire Spray protecteur brumisateur FPS 20 · L'Oréal
- Brume Solaire Peau Sensible SPF 30 · Mixa Solaire