Lauryl Methacrylate/Sodium Methacrylate Crosspolymer
AKA β€œLauryl Methacrylate/Sodium Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Polymer”
Synthetic
Ingredient Facts
Lauryl methacrylate/sodium methacrylate crosspolymer
Synthetic Β· Emollient Β· EWG: 4
Synthetic
Emollient
Occlusive
Skin Conditioner
Synthetic
Clean
Lauryl Methacrylate/Sodium Methacrylate Crosspolymer is a copolymer of lauryl methacrylate and sodium methacrylate crosslinked with ethylene glycol dimethacrylate Science: Functions: Film Forming Safety Ratings: CIR: Safe as used
Form
Liquid
State
Solid
See origin β†’
Functions
Film Forming
Creates a physical seal on skin to lock moisture in and keep irritants out. The "slugging" ingredient β€” barrier protection.
Viscosity Controlling
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Texture Enhancing
Creates Protective Barrier
Antioxidant Protection
Locks In Moisture
Reduces Inflammation
Traditional Use
A modern synthetic crosslinked polymer created as a film-former and thickening agent in cosmetic formulations.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
4
CIR
Insufficient
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USAunder review
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Final Amended Safety Assessment of Cellulose and Related Cellulose Polymers
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel
International Journal of Toxicology
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Final Report of the Amended Safety Assessment of PVM/MA Copolymer and Its Related Salts and Esters as Used in Cosmetics
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel
International Journal of Toxicology
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Final Report of the Cosmetic Ingredient Review Expert Panel Safety Assessment of Polymethyl Methacrylate (PMMA), Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer and Methyl Methacrylate/Glycol Dimethacrylate Crosspol
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel
International Journal of Toxicology
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Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Acrylates Copolymer and 33 Related Cosmetic Ingredients
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel
International Journal of Toxicology
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Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Ethyl Ester of PVM/MA Copolymer and Butyl Ester of PVM/MA Copolymer
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel
International Journal of Toxicology
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Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Polyvinylpyrrolidone/Vinyl Acetate Copolymer
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel
International Journal of Toxicology
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Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Vinyl Acetate/Crotonic Acid Copolymer
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel
International Journal of Toxicology
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Final Report: Safety Assessment of Acrylamide/Acrylate Copolymers as Used in Cosmetics
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel
International Journal of Toxicology
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Final Report: Safety Assessment of Acryloyldimethyltaurate Polymers as Used in Cosmetics
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel
International Journal of Toxicology
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Final Report: Safety Assessment of Acryloyloxyethyl Phosphorylcholine Polymers as Used in Cosmetics
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel
International Journal of Toxicology
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Final Report: Safety Assessment of Dimethicones, Methicone and Substituted-Methicone Polymers as Used in Cosmetics
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel
International Journal of Toxicology
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Final Report: Safety Assessment of Hexamethylene Diisocyanate (HDI) Polymers as Used in Cosmetics
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel
International Journal of Toxicology
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Final Report: Safety Assessment of Polymerized Tetramethylcyclotetrasiloxanes as Used in Cosmetics
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel
International Journal of Toxicology
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Final Report: Safety Assessment of Polyoxyalkylene Siloxane Copolymers, Alkyl-Polyoxyalkylene Siloxane Copolymers and Related Ingredients as Used in Cosmetics
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel
International Journal of Toxicology
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Final Report: Safety Assessment of Styrene and Vinyl-type Copolymers as Used in Cosmetics
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel
International Journal of Toxicology
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Re-evalution, Final Report: Safety Assessment of Acrylates Copolymers as Used in Cosmetics
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel
International Journal of Toxicology
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Re-Review Summary of VA/Crotonates Copolymer as Used in Cosmetics
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel
International Journal of Toxicology
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Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Crosspolymers as Used in Cosmetics
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel
International Journal of Toxicology
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Safety Assessment of Modified Terephthalate Polymers as Used in Cosmetics
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel
International Journal of Toxicology
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Safety Assessment of Polyfluorinated Polymers as Used in Cosmetics
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel
International Journal of Toxicology
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Safety Assessment of Trimellitic Anhydride Copolymers as Used in Cosmetics
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel
International Journal of Toxicology
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Safety Assessment of Vinylpyrrolidone Polymers as Used in Cosmetics
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel
International Journal of Toxicology
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Scientific Literature Review: Safety Assessment of Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6 as Used in Cosmetics
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel
International Journal of Toxicology
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Acrylamide/Ammonium Acrylate Copolymer
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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Acrylamide/Sodium Acrylate Copolymer
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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Acrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Copolymer
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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Acrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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Acrylamidopropyltrimonium Chloride/Acrylamide Copolymer
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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Acrylamidopropyltrimonium Chloride/Acrylates Copolymer
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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Acrylates Copolymer
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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Acrylates Crosspolymer
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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Acrylates/Acrylamide Copolymer
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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Acrylates/Ammonium Methacrylate Copolymer
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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Acrylates/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Copolymer
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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Acrylates/C12-22 Alkyl Methacrylate Copolymer
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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Acrylates/Ethylhexyl Acrylate Copolymer
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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Acrylates/Ethylhexyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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Acrylates/Hydroxyesters Acrylates Copolymer
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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Acrylates/Methoxy PEG-15 Methacrylate Copolymer
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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Acrylates/Octylacrylamide Copolymer
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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Acrylates/Palmeth-25 Acrylate Copolymer
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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Acrylates/Steareth-20 Methacrylate Copolymer
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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Acrylates/Stearyl Methacrylate Copolymer
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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Acrylates/t-Butylacrylamide Copolymer
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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Acrylates/Vinyl Isodecanoate Crosspolymer
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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Acrylates/Vinyl Neodecanoate Crosspolymer
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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Acrylates/VP Copolymer
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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Adipic Acid/Neopentyl Glycol/Trimellitic Anhydride Copolymer
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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Allyl Methacrylates Crosspolymer
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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Ammonium Acrylates Copolymer
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Crosspolymer
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Steareth-25 Methacrylate Crosspolymer
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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Ammonium Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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AMP-Acrylates Copolymer
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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Verified Feb 2026
Data: CosIng Β· EWG Β· CIR
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