Acrylic Acid/VP Crosspolymer
What Acrylic Acid/VP Crosspolymer is & what it does
Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Crosspolymer is a synthetic crosslinked copolymer used as a thickening and emulsion-stabilizing agent. In sunscreen and skincare formulas it builds viscosity and gives gels and lotions a smooth, stable texture, helping keep the other ingredients evenly dispersed. It works across a wide pH range and tolerates electrolytes, which makes it popular in modern lightweight, fast-absorbing products.
Is Acrylic Acid/VP Crosspolymer safe?
Acrylic Acid/VP Crosspolymer is a synthetic film-forming and thickening polymer that is generally considered safe for use in cosmetics. It stays on the surface of the skin and is used in small amounts. Sensitive skin rarely reacts to it, but a patch test is always reasonable.
What does Acrylic Acid/VP Crosspolymer do in skincare?
Acrylic Acid/VP Crosspolymer acts as a thickener, stabilizer, and film-forming agent that helps control a product's texture and wear. In sunscreens it can support an even, longer-lasting film on the skin. It is a formulation aid rather than an active skincare ingredient.
Is Acrylic Acid/VP Crosspolymer natural or synthetic?
Acrylic Acid/VP Crosspolymer is a fully synthetic ingredient, a crosslinked copolymer of acrylic acid and vinylpyrrolidone (VP). It is manufactured for consistent performance as a polymer. It is not derived from natural sources.
Sunscreens with Acrylic Acid/VP Crosspolymer
We rate 13 sunscreens that contain it, showing the top 10 by overall score:
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Cetaphil Sun Daylong™ Liposomale Lotion SPF 50+
89/100
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Daylong Extreme Liposomal Sun Milk Spf 50+
89/100
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Lidherma SPF 50+ Color
81/100
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MiLaborit Protector Solar Diario 50 SPF
74/100
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SUNPRO Protector Solar Facial SPF 50 Textura Ultraligera
71/100
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Black Girl Sunscreen Make It Hybrid SPF 50
67/100
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Australian Gold Plant Based Face Lotion SPF 50
66/100
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Australian Gold Plant Based Lotion SPF 70
63/100
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Estée Lauder Daywear Multi-Protection Anti-Oxidant 24H-Moisture Creme Spf 15
62/100
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Australian Gold Plant Based SPF 30 Lotion
62/100