Polyacrylate-13
AKA “Polyacrylate-13, PAA-13
Synthetic
Ingredient Facts
Polyacrylate-13
AKA: PAA-13
Synthetic · Emollient · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Emollient
Occlusive
Skin Conditioner
Synthetic
Clean
Copolymer of acrylic acid, acrylamide, sodium acrylate, sodium acryloyldimethyltaurate monomers Science: Functions: Film Forming Safety Ratings: CIR: Reviewed by CIR EU Restriction: III/66
CAS #
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Form
Powder
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Functions
Film Forming
Creates a physical seal on skin to lock moisture in and keep irritants out. The "slugging" ingredient — barrier protection.
Viscosity Controlling
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Moisturising
Creates Protective Barrier
Traditional Use
A modern synthetic polymer used in cosmetics as a thickener and stabilizer, developed without connection to traditional or historical skincare practices.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
General
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
4
CIR
Safe
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUpermitted
JAPANpermitted
CANADApermitted
Verified Feb 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR