Stearyl/Lauryl Methacrylate Crosspolymer

AKA: Film-forming crosspolymer, Acrylate polymer

Plant-Derived

Skin Conditioner

Not Clean

OriginDerived from stearyl and lauryl alcohols, methacrylate monomers, and ethylene glycol dimethacrylate crosslinker. Synthesized through free radical polymerization of the monomers with the crosslinking agent.

Stearyl/Lauryl Methacrylate CrossPolymer is a copolymer of Stearyl Methacrylate and Lauryl Methacrylate crosslinked with ethylene glycol dimethacrylate

Form

Liquid

Skin Types

●all-skin-types

Best For

General

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe

Yes

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

The paper trail

🔬Peer-reviewednone on file

⚖️Regulatory1 listing →

🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →

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EWG

CIR

Safe as used

Pregnancy

Yes

Concentration Guide

CIR lists it as not reported to be in use.

CIR · report published 2018

Regulatory Status

USA✔ permitted

EU⚠ restricted

JAPAN⚠ restricted

CANADA⚠ restricted

Regulatory Agencies

EWG CIR FDA EU COSING Health Canada

Verified Jun 2026

Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR