A film-forming polymer used in hair styling.
What it is
PVP is a synthetic polymer that forms a clear film. It holds hairstyles in place and also binds and thickens other products.
Where it is used
Hair gels, sprays, mascaras and some toothpastes.
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
- 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.
- Emulsion stabilising
- Helping the process of emulsification and improving emulsion stability and shelf-life.
- Film forming
- Producing (upon application) a continuous film on the skin, hair or nails.
- Hair fixing
- Permitting physical control of hair style.
- 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 (363)
- Essentials Heat Protection Shield Spray · Unilever
- Hurricane Hold Pomade Maximum Hold No Shine · Duke Cannon
- Hair Gel Firm Pro-Vitamin B5 · Enliven Men
- Edelweiss Eye Concentrate · The Body Shop
- Revolution Big Lash Mascara · Revolution
- I Heart Revolution Grapefruit Vit Fix 2in1 Brow Serum and Gel · Revolution
- I Heart Revolution Tasty Coconut Conditioning Mascara · Revolution
- Revolution Big Lash Reloaded Volume Mascara · Revolution
- Revolution Big Lash Waterproof Volume Mascara · Revolution
- Relove Power Brow Fix Clear · Revolution
- Relove Power Fix Primer · Revolution
- Revolution Mini Superfix All Night Long Waterproof Fixing Mist 75ml · Revolution