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Acrylates Crosspolymer

What Acrylates Crosspolymer is & what it does

Acrylates Crosspolymer is a synthetic polymer built from cross-linked acrylic acid units. In skincare and sunscreen formulas it works as a thickener, gelling agent, and stabilizer, helping control texture and keep the product uniform. It also contributes a smooth, non-greasy feel and can help suspend pigments or oils in the formula.

What does Acrylates Crosspolymer do in skincare?

Acrylates Crosspolymer is a synthetic polymer that works as a thickener, gelling agent, and stabilizer. It helps control the texture of a product and keeps it uniform, and it can suspend pigments or oils evenly. It also lends a smooth, non-greasy feel.

Is Acrylates Crosspolymer safe?

Acrylates Crosspolymer is a widely used texture ingredient considered safe for topical use in standard cosmetic amounts. It is a large polymer that stays on the skin surface to do its job. As with any product, anyone with sensitive skin can patch test before regular use.

Is Acrylates Crosspolymer comedogenic?

Acrylates Crosspolymer is generally regarded as low risk for clogging pores, since it functions mainly as a thickener and stabilizer rather than an oil. Individual results can vary, and the full formula influences how a product feels on the skin. Acne-prone users can monitor how their skin responds.

Sunscreens with Acrylates Crosspolymer

We rate 28 sunscreens that contain it, showing the top 10 by overall score:

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