VP/Eicosene Copolymer

VP/Eicosene Copolymer 1
AKA: Vinyl Polymer, Film-forming Agent
Synthetic
Occlusive
Clean
2-Pyrrolidinone, 1-ethenyl-, polymer with 1-eicosene
Effective at 5.15%
CAS #
28211-18-9
Form
Liquid
State
Solid
Functions
Binding
Film Forming
Creates a physical seal on skin to lock moisture in and keep irritants out. The "slugging" ingredient — barrier protection.
Viscosity Controlling
Holds Formula Together
Creates Protective Barrier
Controls Viscosity
Locks In Moisture
Anti-Aging Benefits
Antioxidant Protection
Creates protective layer
Holds ingredients together
Controls product thickness
Traditional Use
A modern synthetic polymer copolymer created for cosmetic formulations to improve texture, spreadability, and film-forming properties in makeup and skincare products.
EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Concentration Guide
3.0%
7.3%
0%10%
Reported use
CIR reported use: 3-7.3
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-assessed3 reviews →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR