VP/Eicosene Copolymer

AKA: Vinyl Polymer, Film-forming Agent

Synthetic

Occlusive

Clean

2-Pyrrolidinone, 1-ethenyl-, polymer with 1-eicosene

CAS #

28211-18-9

Form

Liquid

State

Solid

Skin Types

●all-skin-types

Best For

General

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe

Yes

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

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.

EWG

CIR

Safe as used

Pregnancy

Yes

Concentration Guide

Leave-on0.11–8%

Rinse-offNot reported

0%50%100%

CIR reported use · 2017 survey

Regulatory Status

USA✔ permitted

EU⚠ restricted

JAPAN⚠ restricted

CANADA⚠ restricted

Regulatory Agencies

Verified Jun 2026

Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR