Stearyl/Lauryl Methacrylate Crosspolymer

Stearyl/Lauryl Methacrylate Crosspolymer molecular structure
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Film-forming crosspolymer, Acrylate polymer
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
Stearyl/Lauryl Methacrylate CrossPolymer is a copolymer of Stearyl Methacrylate and Lauryl Methacrylate crosslinked with ethylene glycol dimethacrylate
Form
Liquid
Functions
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Locks in moisture
Traditional Use
A modern synthetic polymer developed in the late 20th century for use as a thickener and suspending agent in cosmetics and personal care products. No traditional use; created through petroleum-derived chemistry.
EWG
4
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
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