Dimethyl Acrylamide/Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Methoxyethyl Acrylate Copolymer

AKA: Acrylic Copolymer

Synthetic

Not Clean

Dimethyl Acrylamide/Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Methoxyethyl Acrylate Copolymer is a copolymer of dimethylacrylamide, hydroxyethylacrylate and methoxyethylacrylate monomers

CAS #

-

Form

Liquid

State

Solid

Functions

Hair Fixing

Reduces Inflammation

Brightens Skin

Locks In Moisture

Holds hair in place

Traditional Use

A synthetic acrylic copolymer developed in the 20th century for use as a film-former and thickening agent in cosmetics, particularly in waterproof mascaras and long-wear formulations.

EWG

CIR

Safe as used

Pregnancy

Caution

CIR Safety Findings

medical-approval

all-shades-safe

Mild Irritant

Regulatory Status

USA✔ permitted

EU✔ permitted

JAPAN✔ permitted

CANADA✔ permitted

Regulatory Agencies

EWG CIR FDA EU COSING Health Canada

Skin Types

●all-skin-types

Best For

General

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe

Caution

The paper trail

🔬Peer-reviewednone on file

⚖️Regulatory1 listing →

🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →

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

Verified Jun 2026

Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR