Alkyl Acrylate
What Alkyl Acrylate is & what it does
Alkyl Acrylate is a general name for esters or polymers based on acrylic acid and alkyl alcohols. In cosmetics, materials in this family are typically used as film-formers, thickeners, or texture-modifying agents that help structure a formula and improve wear. They contribute to the feel and stability of creams, lotions, and color cosmetics. The exact role depends on the specific alkyl acrylate used in the formula.
What is Alkyl Acrylate?
It is a general name for esters or polymers based on acrylic acid and alkyl alcohols. In cosmetics, materials in this family are used as functional formulation ingredients.
What does Alkyl Acrylate do in a formula?
Depending on the specific material, it can act as a film-former, thickener, or texture-modifying agent that helps structure a formula and improve wear in creams, lotions, and color cosmetics.
Is Alkyl Acrylate safe?
Acrylate-based ingredients are generally considered safe as used in cosmetics. The exact properties depend on the specific alkyl acrylate in the formula.
Sunscreens with Alkyl Acrylate
We rate 3 sunscreens that contain it:
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GRWM Cosmetics SPF Bff
93/100
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Cellular MD Daily Shield Lotion SPF + Epf
83/100
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Dermafix Dermashield Spf 50
77/100