A synthetic crosslinked polymer used as a thickener.
What it is
Polyacrylate crosspolymer-6 is a synthetic crosslinked copolymer of several acrylic monomers, including ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate. CosIng lists it as an emulsion stabiliser and viscosity-controlling agent.
Where it is used
Found in creams, gel-creams, serums 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.
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 (220)
- Vitamin C Eye Glow Serum · The Body Shop
- Aurora Shimmer Body Mist · The Body Shop
- Relove Glow Up Liquid Highlighter · Revolution
- Revolution Superdewy Liquid Highlighter · Revolution
- Revolution Skin Sunray Blur Daily Protection Sunscreen SPF 50+ with Niacinamide · Revolution
- Revolution Skin Sunray Glow Daily Protection Sunscreen SPF 50+ with Vitamin C · Revolution
- Revolution Pro Miracle Copper Tripeptide Ectoin Recovery Serum · Revolution
- Glow Renew Night Serum · Lumene
- HELLÄ Moisturizing Cleansing Cream · Lumene
- Moisture Boost Hair Serum · Lumene
- Golden Krocus Hydra-Filler Plumping Cream · KORRES
- Apothecary Wild Rose Day-Brightening Gel-Cream · KORRES

