Acrylates/Hydroxyesters Acrylates Copolymer

AKA: Acrylic copolymer, Film-forming polymer

Synthetic

Occlusive

Clean

Copolymer of one or more monomers consisting of acrylic acid, methacrylic acid or one of their simple esters, and one or more monomers of hydroxyacrylate esters

Form

Liquid

State

Solid

Functions

Film Forming

Creates a physical seal on skin to lock moisture in and keep irritants out. The "slugging" ingredient — barrier protection.

Creates Protective Barrier

Traditional Use

Created as a modern polymer to combine water resistance with skin compatibility in cosmetic formulations. Developed to improve the performance of makeup and skincare products without traditional use.

EWG

CIR

Safe as used

Pregnancy

Yes

CIR Safety Findings

Not a Sensitizer

ewg-2

medical-approval

pregnancy-nursing-safe

all-shades-safe

Regulatory Status

USA✔ permitted

EU⚠ restricted

JAPAN⚠ restricted

CANADA⚠ restricted

Regulatory Agencies

EWG CIR FDA EU COSING Health Canada

Skin Types

●all-skin-types, gentle

Best For

General

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe

Yes

The paper trail

🔬Peer-reviewednone on file

⚖️Regulatory1 listing →

🛡️Safety-assessed3 reviews →

Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.

Verified Jun 2026

Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR