A synthetic polymer thickener.
What it is
Polyacrylamide is a polymer of acrylamide. It thickens and stabilises emulsions and is often supplied pre-mixed with C13-14 isoparaffin and laureth-7.
Where it is used
Gel creams, serums and lotions.
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.
Annex III of the EU cosmetics regulation limits the residual acrylamide monomer content in products; see the EU regulation section.
Functions
- Antistatic
- Preventing and/or reducing static electricity by neutralising electrical charge on surfaces.
- Binding
- Providing adhesive properties during and after compression in cosmetic tablets and/or cakes.
- Film forming
- Producing (upon application) a continuous film on the skin, hair or nails.
EU regulation
EU · Annex III, entry 66Polyacrylamides
- Product type
- (a) Body leave-on products (b) Other products
- As of
- 3 November 2026 · (EC) 2009/1223
Products with this ingredient (174)
- Vitamin C Brightening / Moisturizing Body Lotion · Skin by Zaron
- Sunscreen Cream SPF 50 · Bobai
- Revolution Superdewy Tinted Moisturiser · Revolution
- Revolution Skincare Hyaluronic Acid Hydrating Sleeping Mask · Revolution
- I Heart Revolution Milkshake Strawberry Whipped Primer · Revolution
- Revolution Skin C The Glow 12.5% Vitamin C Brightening Serum · Revolution
- Eyes To Mesmerise Trio · Charlotte Tilbury
- Easy Summer Eye Glow Secrets Kit · Charlotte Tilbury
- Summer Glow Look + Feeling Makeup Kit · Charlotte Tilbury
- Dreamy Glowing Eye, Lip & Cheek Kit – Cream Eyeshadow & Lip And Cheek Cream · Charlotte Tilbury
- The Ultimate Pillow Talk Kit: Pillow Talk Makeup Look · Charlotte Tilbury
- Pillow Talk – Eyes To Mesmerise · Charlotte Tilbury