Styrene/Acrylates/Ethylhexyl Acrylate/Lauryl Acrylate Copolymer

AKA: Acrylate film-forming polymer, Multi-acrylate copolymer

Synthetic

Occlusive

Not Clean

OriginA copolymer synthesized from the monomers styrene, acrylates, ethylhexyl acrylate, and lauryl acrylate derived from petroleum. Produced through free radical polymerization of these monomers to create a cross-linked polymer film-forming agent.

Styrene/Acrylates/Ethylhexyl Acrylate/Lauryl Acrylate Copolymer is a copolymer of Styrene, Acrylates, Ethylhexyl Acrylate and Lauryl Acrylate

Form

Liquid

State

Solid

Skin Types

●all-skin-types

Best For

General

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe

Yes

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

The paper trail

🔬Peer-reviewednone on file

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EWG

CIR

Safe as used

Pregnancy

Yes

Restricted By

Ulta Conscious Beauty

Concentration Guide

CIR lists it as not reported to be in use.

CIR · report published 2014

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