VP/Dimethiconylacrylate/Polycarbamyl/Polyglycol Ester

AKA: Silicone Acrylate Copolymer, Film-forming Polymer

Synthetic

Occlusive

Silicone

Clean

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

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

Traditional Use

This is a modern synthetic polymer copolymer developed in the late 20th century for cosmetics, designed to provide film-forming, water-resistant, and conditioning properties in makeup and skincare products.

EWG

CIR

Safe as used

Pregnancy

Yes

CIR Safety Findings

Not a Sensitizer

medical-approval

all-shades-safe

Regulatory Status

USA✔ permitted

EU⚠ restricted

JAPAN⚠ restricted

CANADA⚠ restricted

Regulatory Agencies

EWG CIR FDA EU COSING Health Canada

Skin Types

●all-skin-types

Best For

General

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe

Yes

The paper trail

🔬Peer-reviewednone on file

⚖️Regulatory1 listing →

🛡️Safety-assessed3 reviews →

Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.

Verified Jun 2026

Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR