A synthetic film-forming polymer.
What it is
VP/hexadecene copolymer is a synthetic polymer of N-vinylpyrrolidone (VP) and hexadecene. CosIng lists it as a binder, film former, hair-fixing agent, viscosity-controlling agent and non-surfactant dispersing agent.
Where it is used
Used in sun care products, mascaras, lipsticks, foundations and hair styling products.
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
- Binding
- Providing adhesive properties during and after compression in cosmetic tablets and/or cakes.
- 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.
- Dispersing (non-surfactant)
- Facilitating the dispersion of solids in liquids. They function primarily by coating the solid through the process of adsorption, thus changing the surface characteristic of the suspended solid.
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.
Products with this ingredient (191)
- I Heart Revolution Pop Gloss Lip Balm · Revolution
- Revolution Pout Lip Oil Spritz Kiss Orange · Revolution
- Revolution Superfix Blur Longwear Foundation · Revolution
- Revolution Conceal and Define Full Coverage Concealer · Revolution
- Revolution Candy Lips Mini Lip Gloss Duo · Revolution
- Gel Na Obočí 2000 Calorie Brow Gel · Max Factor
- Maskara False Lash Effect Supreme Refill, Wkład wymienny do Maskary · Max Factor
- False Lash Effect Supreme · Max Factor
- Żel Do Brwi 2000 Calorie Brow Gel · Max Factor
- 2000 Calorie Pro Stylist Mascara · Max Factor
- 2000 Calorie Brow Sculpt Gel · Max Factor
- False Lash Effect Supreme Recharge Mascara Refill · Max Factor