Hydrogenated Styrene/Isoprene Copolymer
AKA “
Hydrogenated Styrene/Isoprene Copolymer
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Ingredient
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Ingredient Facts
Hydrogenated styrene/isoprene copolymer
Ingredient · Viscosity Controlling · EWG: 1
WHAT IS IT?
Synthetic
Clean
Benzene, ethenyl-, polymer with 2-methyl-1,3-butadiene, hydrogenated
CAS #
68648-89-5
State
Solid
See origin →
WHAT'S IT DO?
Functions
Viscosity Controlling
Film Former
Binder
Viscosity Controlling Agent
Opacifying Agent
Anti-Aging Benefits
Antioxidant Protection
Reduces Inflammation
Controls Viscosity
Traditional Use
A synthetic polymer developed in the late 20th century for use as a film-forming and conditioning agent in cosmetics and personal care products.
Skin Types
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all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
IS IT SAFE?
EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
Restricted By
Ulta Conscious Beauty
CIR Safety Findings
ewg-1
medical-approval
pregnancy-nursing-safe
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USA
✔ permitted
EU
⚠ restricted
JAPAN
⚠ restricted
CANADA
⚠ restricted
Regulatory Agencies
EWG
CIR
FDA
EU COSING
Health Canada
WHAT'S IT IN?
(7)
Seriously Jelly 24 Hour Hydrating Lip Color
Gen See
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Mixed Media Must Haves
Gen See
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Mixed Media Liquid Eyeshadow
Gen See
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Clean Sheen Cheek + Lip Color
Gen See
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Color Haze
ILIA Beauty
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Overglaze Hydrating Lip Gloss
ILIA Beauty
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High Fidelity Brightening Concealer Stick
Exa Beauty
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WHAT'S THE PROOF?
Hydrogenated Styrene/Isoprene Copolymer
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Hydrogenated Styrene/Isoprene Copolymer
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR