Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein/PVP Crosspolymer
What Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein/PVP Crosspolymer is & what it does
A plant protein broken into small fragments that hydrate and form a smoothing, conditioning film on skin and hair. It adds softness and a temporary firming feel.
What does Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein/PVP Crosspolymer do in skincare?
Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein/PVP Crosspolymer is used as a film-forming and conditioning ingredient in skincare and haircare. It can help form a light, smoothing film that supports softness and manageability. It is commonly found in products aimed at improving surface feel.
Is Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein/PVP Crosspolymer safe?
This ingredient is generally considered safe for topical cosmetic use at typical levels. Because it is derived in part from wheat, people with a known wheat or gluten allergy may wish to be cautious and patch test. Most other users tolerate it well.
Is Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein/PVP Crosspolymer vegan?
The wheat protein portion of this ingredient is plant-derived and the PVP portion is synthetic, so it generally does not contain animal-sourced material. That typically makes it suitable for vegan formulas. Checking for a brand's vegan certification confirms it for a finished product.
Sunscreens with Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein/PVP Crosspolymer
We rate 78 sunscreens that contain it, showing the top 10 by overall score:
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Apivita Sensitive Face Cream Sunscreen Spf 50
94/100
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Heliocare 360 Gel Oil-free Dry Touch SPF50
89/100
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Cantabria Labs Heliocare 360 Gel Oil-free SPF-50
89/100
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Heliocare 360 SPF 50 Pa++++ Oil Free Sunscreen Gel
89/100
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Deliplus Cream Potectora Anti-Manchas SPF 50+
86/100
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Deliplus Anti-manchas Cream Protectora Protetor SPF 50+
86/100
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Heliocare 360° Color Gel Oil-Free Spf 50
86/100
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Heliocare 360 Color Gel Oil Free spf 50
86/100
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Clinique Broad Spectrum Spf 30 Mineral Sunscreen Fluid For Face
85/100
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Clinique Spf 30 Mineral Sunscreen Lotion For Body
85/100