Acrylates/Methoxy PEG-23 Methacrylate Copolymer

AKA: Acrylic copolymer, Film-forming polymer

Synthetic

Occlusive

Not Clean

OriginDerived from acrylic acid, methacrylic acid, and polyethylene glycol monomers from petroleum-based chemical sources. Synthesized through free-radical polymerization of acrylate and methacrylate monomers to form the copolymer.

Acrylates/Methoxy PEG-23 Methacrylate Copolymer is a copolymer of methoxy peg-23 methacrylate and one or more monomers of acrylic acid, methacrylic acid or one of their simple esters.

Form

Liquid

State

Solid

Skin Types

●all-skin-types

Best For

General

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe

Yes

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

The paper trail

🔬Peer-reviewednone on file

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🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →

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EWG

CIR

Safe as used

Pregnancy

Yes

Restricted By

Credo Beauty Whole Foods Premium Body Care Beauty Heroes MADE SAFE EWG VERIFIED

Concentration Guide

Leave-on0.4–1.4%

Rinse-offNot reported

0%50%100%

CIR reported use · 2018 survey

Regulatory Status

USA✔ permitted

EU⚠ restricted

JAPAN⚠ restricted

CANADA⚠ restricted

Regulatory Agencies

EWG CIR FDA EU COSING Health Canada

Verified Jun 2026

Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR