Styrene/Acrylates/Dimethicone Acrylate Crosspolymer
AKA: Silicone-modified acrylate polymer, Film-former
Synthetic
Skin Conditioner
Silicone
Not Clean
Styrene/Acrylates/Dimethicone Acrylate Crosspolymer is a copolymer of Styrene, Dimethicone Acrylate and one or more monomers of acrylic acid, methacrylic acid or one of their simple esters crosslinked with divinylbenzene
Form
Liquid
State
Solid
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 crosspolymer combining styrene, acrylates, and silicone components, developed in the late 20th century as a film-forming and conditioning agent for cosmetics and skincare products.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Agencies
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR