Acrylates/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Copolymer
What Acrylates/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Copolymer is & what it does
An associative thickener that builds smooth, light gels and stabilizes emulsions. It gives a pleasant, non-tacky flow.
What does Acrylates/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Copolymer do in skincare?
This is a synthetic copolymer used mainly as a thickener and rheology modifier. It helps control viscosity and stabilize emulsions, giving products a smooth, consistent texture. It is a common choice for tuning the flow and feel of lotions and gels.
Is Acrylates/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Copolymer natural or synthetic?
It is a synthetic ingredient, made by polymerizing acrylate and methacrylate monomers. It does not occur in nature and is produced through controlled chemical synthesis. This gives it consistent thickening performance across formulas.
Is Acrylates/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Copolymer safe?
This copolymer is used as a thickener and stabilizer in topical cosmetic products. Acrylate copolymers of this type are widely used in formulas for texture control. As with any ingredient, individual sensitivities can vary, so patch testing a new product is reasonable.
Sunscreens with Acrylates/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Copolymer
We rate 31 sunscreens that contain it, showing the top 10 by overall score:
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Niche Beauty Lab Transparent Lab Lightweight Sunscreen SPF 50+
95/100
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Transparent lab Lightweight Sunscreen SPF 50+ PPD33
94/100
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Normon UC-Cure Spf 50+
93/100
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Skinvisibles Even Sense Ultralight Spot & Skin Tone Correcting Daily UV Defense Fluid SPF 50
91/100
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Skinvisibles Aqua Sense Hyaluronic Ultralight Daily UV Defense Fluid SPF 50
91/100
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Skinvisibles Aqua Sense Fluid SPF 50
91/100
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Takami Soothing UV Protection SPF 50 Pa
91/100
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Skinvisibles Glow Sense Radiant Ultralight Daily UV Defense Fluid SPF 50
90/100
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NakoLwethu SPF 50
88/100
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Diego dalla Palma Supreme Uniforming And Illuminating Cream SPF 50
87/100