VP/Dimethiconylacrylate/Polycarbamyl/Polyglycol Ester

AKA: Silicone Acrylate Copolymer, Film-forming Polymer

Synthetic

Occlusive

Clean

OriginSynthesized from dimethicone, acrylic monomers, polycarbamyl compounds, and polyglycol ester building blocks. Produced through free-radical polymerization and cross-linking of the component monomers into a copolymer matrix.

VP/Dimethiconylacrylate/Polycarbamyl/Polyglycol Ester is a cosmetic ingredient used as film forming. Rated low hazard by EWG. Assessed as safe by the CIR.

Form

Liquid

State

Liquid

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

Locks In Moisture

The paper trail

🔬Peer-reviewednone on file

⚖️Regulatory1 listing →

🛡️Safety-assessed3 reviews →

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EWG

CIR

Safe as used

Pregnancy

Yes

Concentration Guide

Leave-on0.1–2.5%

Rinse-off0.04%

0%50%100%

CIR reported use · 2017 survey

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