A synthetic acrylic polymer used as a bulking and film-forming agent.
What it is
Polymethyl methacrylate is the polymer of methyl methacrylate. CosIng lists it as a bulking and film-forming agent.
Where it is used
Found in foundations, powders, primers, eyeshadows, nail products and creams with a matt finish.
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 particle size or form of the polymer, for example whether it is used as microspheres.
Functions
- Bulking
- Non-reactive (chemically inert), solid ingredients that dilute other solids and/or increase the volume of cosmetic products.
- Film forming
- Producing (upon application) a continuous film on the skin, hair or nails.
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.
Products with this ingredient (123)
- Revolution Skin Silk Bronzer Stick · Revolution
- Revolution Pro Cream Face Wand Trio · Revolution
- Relove Super Concealer Radiant Matte · Revolution
- Revolution Matte Base Foundation · Revolution
- Revolution Eye Bright Illuminating Under Eye Concealer · Revolution
- Revolution Body Veil Face & Body Foundation · Revolution
- Masterpiece Matte Liquid Eyeliner · Max Factor
- Eyeliner Masterpiece Matte Liquid Eyeliner Waterproof · Max Factor
- RADIANT LIFT CONCEALER · Max Factor
- Masterpiece Waterproof Matte Liquid Eyeliner · Max Factor
- The Brow Powder Pen, Shapes, Defines & Fills – Taupe · IsaDora
- The Brow Powder Pen, Shapes, Defines & Fills – Light Brown · IsaDora