PVP/Decene Copolymer

AKA: Polyvinylpyrrolidone/decene copolymer

Synthetic

Occlusive

Emulsifier

Not Clean

2-Pyrrolidinone, 1-ethenyl-, polymer with 1-decene

Effective at 5.15%

State

Solid

Functions

Binding

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.

Viscosity Controlling

Holds Formula Together

Stabilizes Emulsion

Creates Protective Barrier

Controls Viscosity

Locks In Moisture

Anti-Aging Benefits

Antioxidant Protection

Traditional Use

A modern synthetic copolymer developed for cosmetics to provide water resistance, film-forming, and texture benefits in contemporary skincare and sun protection formulations.

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

⚖️Regulatory1 listing →

🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →

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

Verified Jun 2026

Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR