VA/isobutyl maleate/vinyl neodecanoate copolymer
Ingredient type: EMULSIFIER/TEXTURE
✨ Role: This polymer is primarily used as a film-forming agent. It helps form a smooth, uniform layer on the skin or hair, providing long-lasting, water-resistant properties. This makes it useful in makeup and hair products to maintain a long-lasting effect.
Ingredient type: Polymer
Safety: Yes, this ingredient is generally considered safe for use in cosmetic products.
✨ Vegan: Yes, this ingredient is synthetic and does not come from animal sources.
✨ Note: Although this ingredient is generally well tolerated, people with very sensitive skin may want to do a skin test beforehand. In rare cases, it may cause reactions in skin prone to irritation.
Found in: Frequently used in foundations, mascaras, lipsticks, and certain hair products such as hairsprays and gels, to improve hold and moisture resistance.
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