Acrylates/C10-30
What Acrylates/C10-30 is & what it does
A synthetic thickener that builds clear gels and stabilizes emulsions, giving a smooth, non-greasy texture. It helps suspend ingredients evenly without adding oiliness.
What does Acrylates/C10-30 do in skincare?
Acrylates/C10-30, usually part of the polymer known as Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, works as a thickener and stabilizer in skincare and sunscreen formulas. It helps build gel texture and keep oil and water phases evenly mixed. It is a formulation helper rather than an active treatment ingredient.
Is Acrylates/C10-30 safe?
This acrylates polymer is a large, lab-made molecule used widely in cosmetics as a thickener, and it is generally considered safe at the levels used in formulas. It stays in the product to manage texture rather than acting on the skin. Patch testing is reasonable if your skin reacts easily.
Is Acrylates/C10-30 natural or synthetic?
Acrylates/C10-30 is synthetic, a lab-made polymer built from acrylate units combined with long-chain alkyl groups. It is not derived from a single plant or animal source. Its synthetic nature gives it consistent thickening behavior.
Sunscreens with Acrylates/C10-30
We rate 8 sunscreens that contain it:
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GRWM Cosmetics SPF Bff
93/100
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MyLABEL Protector Solar SPF 50+
86/100
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Kao Biore UV Aqua Rich Watery Gel SPF 50+ Pa++++
82/100
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Sunplay Skin Aqua Clear White SPF 50+ Pa++++ (old Version)
82/100
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Biore UV Aqua Rich Watery Gel SPF 50 Pa++++ Cool Edition
81/100
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LACURA Shine Control Sun Face Lotion SPF 50+
80/100
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Biore Aqua Rich Aqua Highlight SPF 50+ PA++++
79/100
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La Roche-Posay Anthelios Invisible SPF 50 Spray
76/100