Maltodextrin/VP Copolymer
AKA: Maltodextrin VP copolymer, Polyvinylpyrrolidone maltodextrin copolymer
Synthetic
Occlusive
Clean
Maltodextrin, polymer with 1-ethenyl-2-pyrrolidinone
Effective at 6.68%
CAS #
1323833-56-2
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
Locks In Moisture
Anti-Aging Benefits
Antioxidant Protection
Traditional Use
A modern synthetic polymer created by combining maltodextrin (a starch derivative) with polyvinylpyrrolidone. Developed for use in cosmetics as a film-former and absorbent with no historical precedent.
EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Concentration Guide
0.065%
13.3%
0%19%
Reported use
CIR reported use: 0.065-13.3 | 0.1-10.5
Regulatory Agencies
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