A synthetic polymer that forms films.
What it is
Polyvinyl alcohol is a water-soluble synthetic polymer. CosIng lists it as film forming and viscosity controlling.
Where it is used
Typical in peel-off masks, and also used in hair styling products, eye makeup and other products that need a film-forming agent.
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
- Film forming
- Producing (upon application) a continuous film on the skin, hair or nails.
- 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 (107)
- Augenpads Cutieful Eyes · ISANA
- Revolution Lip Shift Ink Peel Off Lipliner Stain · Revolution
- Revolution 5D Lash Pow Mascara · Revolution
- Revolution Skin Plump 'n' Peel Jelly Face Mask · Revolution
- Peel-off liner · Maybelline
- Tusz do rzęs Masterpiece Max · Max Factor
- Tusz do rzęs Masterpiece · Max Factor
- Tusz do rzęs False Lash Effect · Max Factor
- Masterpiece Mascara Waterproof · Max Factor
- MASCARA FALSE LASH EPIC · Max Factor
- Masterpiece Max Mascara · Max Factor
- Masterpiece Mascara · Max Factor