Polyvinylpyrrolidone/Vinyl Acetate Copolymer

AKA: PVP/VA, Kollidon VA64

Synthetic

Occlusive

Not Clean

Polyvinylpyrrolidone/Vinyl Acetate Copolymer is a cosmetic ingredient. Assessed as safe by the CIR.

Effective at 5.15%

CAS #

25086-89-1

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.

Viscosity Controlling

Traditional Use

Developed in the mid-20th century as a synthetic copolymer. Used in cosmetics since the 1960s as a film-forming agent and styling aid in hair products, replacing natural gums and resins.

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-assessed1 review →

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

Verified Jun 2026

Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR