Hydrogenated styrene/isoprene copolymer

Ingredient type: FAT-SOLUBLE/EMOLLIENT/EMULSIFIER/TEXTURE

✨ Role: Hydrogenated Styrene/Isoprene Copolymer is primarily used as a film-forming agent. It helps form a continuous film on the skin, which improves the texture and hold of cosmetic products.

Ingredient type: Fat-soluble

Safety: Yes, this ingredient is generally considered safe for cosmetic use when used as recommended.

✨ Vegan: Yes, this ingredient is generally synthetic and is considered vegan.

✨ Note: It is well tolerated by most skin types and has low sensitization potential. However, it can be combined with other polymers to achieve specific performance characteristics, such as water resistance or film flexibility.

Found in: Primarily used in makeup products such as foundations, lipsticks, and mascaras, as well as in certain types of sunscreens.