Lauryl Acrylate/VA Copolymer

AKA: Lauryl acrylate vinyl acetate copolymer

Synthetic

Cleanser

Occlusive

Skin Conditioner

Not Clean

2-Propenoic acid, dodecyl ester, polymer with ethenyl acetate

CAS #

152129-78-7

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.

Skin Conditioning

A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.

Foam Boosting

Locks in moisture

Traditional Use

Synthetic copolymer created for use as a film-former and styling agent in cosmetic products, combining lauryl acrylate with vinyl acetate for enhanced performance.

EWG

CIR

Safe as used

Pregnancy

Yes

CIR Safety Findings

Not a Sensitizer

medical-approval

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

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