A synthetic polymer used as an opacifier and film former.
What it is
Styrene/acrylates copolymer is a synthetic polymer usually supplied as a fine dispersion. It makes clear products look creamy or milky and can form a film in make-up and nail products.
Where it is used
Found in shower gels, shampoos, liquid soaps, mascaras and nail polish.
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.
Its role is mainly visual or technical; it says little about how the product cares for skin or hair.
Functions
- Film forming
- Producing (upon application) a continuous film on the skin, hair or nails.
- Opacifying
- Reducing transparency or translucency of cosmetics.
EU regulation
- As of
- 3 November 2026 · (EU) 2024/858
Scientific opinions (SCCS)
Opinions of the EU Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety that mention this ingredient. They assess specific uses and concentrations; read the opinion for its scope.
Products with this ingredient (504)
- Sapone Liquido Floreal Bouquet Fiori di Arancio · neutro derma
- Creations Comfort: Magnolia & Almond Milk Shower Gel · Cussons
- Hair Care Damaged Hair Shampoo with Keratin · Amalfi
- Shea Intense Repair Shampoo · The Body Shop
- Revolution Fierce Flick Felt Eyeliner Pen · Revolution
- Relove Glow Up Liquid Highlighter · Revolution
- Revolution Superdewy Liquid Highlighter · Revolution
- Revolution 5D Lash Pow Mascara · Revolution
- Revolution Renaissance Flick Eyeliner Black · Revolution
- Revolution Liner Pow Liquid Eyeliner · Revolution
- Revolution Skincare Glitter Hyaluronic Acid Hydrating Undereye Patches · Revolution
- Hyper Precise · Maybelline

