Styrene/Acrylates/Ethylhexyl Acrylate/Lauryl Acrylate Copolymer

Styrene/Acrylates/Ethylhexyl Acrylate/Lauryl Acrylate Copolymer molecular structure
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Acrylate film-forming polymer, Multi-acrylate copolymer
Synthetic
Occlusive
Not Clean
Styrene/Acrylates/Ethylhexyl Acrylate/Lauryl Acrylate Copolymer is a copolymer of Styrene, Acrylates, Ethylhexyl Acrylate and Lauryl Acrylate
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.
Creates Protective Barrier
Traditional Use
A complex synthetic polymer developed in the late 20th century as a film-forming and thickening agent in cosmetics. Created through advanced organic chemistry without traditional use.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
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-assessed1 review →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR