ACRYLATES/DIMETHICONE METHACRYLATE COPOLYMER

Ingredient type: SILICONE

Silicone

✨ Role: This ingredient is often used in cosmetic products for its film-forming properties, i.e. its ability to form a film on the skin or hair. This helps to protect, smooth and maintain hydration.

Ingredient type: Emulsifier

Safety: Yes, generally considered safe for use in cosmetics.

✨ Vegan: Yes, this ingredient is synthetic and therefore compatible with a vegan lifestyle.

✨ Worth knowing: This ingredient is well tolerated by most skin types. However, as with any film-forming polymer, it can cause problems if used in large quantities on oily, acne-prone skin. It is non-comedogenic, but may feel occlusive.

Present in: Frequently used in foundations, sun creams, hair products and certain make-up products for their longevity and hold.

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