A synthetic copolymer of vinylpyrrolidone, used as a hair fixative.
What it is
VP/DMAPA acrylates copolymer is a synthetic copolymer of N-vinylpyrrolidone and dimethylaminopropyl acrylamide or methacrylamide. CosIng lists it as a hair-fixing ingredient.
Where it is used
Found in hair styling products such as gels, mousses and creams.
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 molecular weight or the ratio of the monomers.
Functions
- Hair fixing
- Permitting physical control of hair style.
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.
Products with this ingredient (10)
- Frozen & Fuller Looking Brow Trio – Ebony · Anastasia Beverly Hills
- Sculpted Brow & Lash Duo · Anastasia Beverly Hills
- Lifted & Defined Brow Duo · Anastasia Beverly Hills
- Sculpted & Defined Brow Trio · Anastasia Beverly Hills
- OSiS Rock Hard 150ml · Schwarzkopf Professional
- OSiS Rock Hard 150 ml · Schwarzkopf Professional
- Nourish Lash & Brow Treatment Gel · Ardell
- Tea Trea Shampoo · XZ
- Curl perfect, leave in mask · Deliplus
- 3 Wetter Taft Power Wax · Henkel