Acrylates/Stearyl Methacrylate/VP Copolymer

AKA: Acrylic polymer, Film former

Plant-Derived

Occlusive

Emulsifier

Not Clean

Acrylates/Stearyl Methacrylate/VP Copolymer is a copolymer of vinylpyrrolidone, stearyl methacrylate, and one or more monomers of acrylic acid, methacrylic acid or one of their simple esters.

Effective at 5.15%

Functions

Emulsion Stabilising

Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.

Film Forming

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

Hair Fixing

Viscosity Controlling

Stabilizes Emulsion

Creates Protective Barrier

Controls Viscosity

Locks In Moisture

Anti-Aging Benefits

Antioxidant Protection

Creates protective layer

Holds hair in place

Keeps product blended

Controls product thickness

Traditional Use

A modern synthetic terpolymer developed for cosmetics to provide film-forming and emulsifying properties. Used in products requiring both hold and moisturizing benefits.

EWG

CIR

Safe as used

Pregnancy

Yes

CIR Safety Findings

Not a Sensitizer

medical-approval

all-shades-safe

Concentration Guide

3.0%

7.3%

0%10%

Reported use

CIR reported use: 3-7.3

Regulatory Status

USA✔ permitted

EU⚠ restricted

JAPAN⚠ restricted

CANADA⚠ restricted

Regulatory Agencies

EWG CIR FDA EU COSING Health Canada

Skin Types

●all-skin-types

Best For

General

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe

Yes

The paper trail

🔬Peer-reviewednone on file

⚖️Regulatory0 listings

🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →

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

Verified Jun 2026

Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR