Glyceryl Polyacrylate
What Glyceryl Polyacrylate is & what it does
Glyceryl Polyacrylate is a synthetic polymer formed from glycerin and acrylic acid units. In skincare and sunscreen formulas it works mainly as a thickener and film former, helping a gel or lotion hold a smooth, even texture on the skin. It also carries some water-binding ability, so it can support a light surface hydration feel.
What does Glyceryl Polyacrylate do in skincare?
Glyceryl Polyacrylate acts mainly as a thickener and film former. It helps gels and lotions hold a smooth, stable texture and can support a light surface hydration feel thanks to its water-binding character.
Is Glyceryl Polyacrylate safe?
Glyceryl Polyacrylate is widely used as a polymer in cosmetic formulas and is generally considered well tolerated in normal use. As with any ingredient, individual sensitivity is possible, so anyone with reactive skin may want to patch test first.
Is Glyceryl Polyacrylate natural or synthetic?
Glyceryl Polyacrylate is synthetic. It is a polymer made from glycerin and acrylic acid units, so even though glycerin can come from natural sources, the finished crosslinked polymer is lab-produced.
Sunscreens with Glyceryl Polyacrylate
We rate 22 sunscreens that contain it, showing the top 10 by overall score:
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Heliocare 360 Age Active Fluid Spf 50
88/100
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Heliocare 360 Pigment Solution Fluid Spf 50
87/100
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Sunplay Skin Aqua UV Perfect Mild Milk SPF 50+ Pa++++
85/100
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Dr Irena Eris Eye Zone Brightening & Puff Correcting Supreme Eye Cream SPF 20
82/100
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MyIDi Sun Touch SPF 30+
80/100
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Heliocare 360 Water Gel SPF 50+
77/100
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Youth Lab City Guard Anti-pollution Day Cream SPF 50
74/100
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First Aid Beauty 5 in 1 Face Cream SPF 30
73/100
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Pharmaceris R Multi-Soothing Face Cream For Dry, Normal And Sensitive Skin Spf 15
66/100
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Mary Kay Timewise Day Solution Sunscreen SPF 25
65/100