Polyvinylalcohol Crosspolymer
What Polyvinylalcohol Crosspolymer is & what it does
Polyvinylalcohol Crosspolymer is a synthetic, cross-linked version of polyvinyl alcohol, a water-soluble film-forming polymer. In cosmetic formulas it is commonly used to create flexible films and to thicken or stabilize the texture of a product, helping it spread evenly and form a smooth layer on the skin. It can contribute to a light, peel-off or fixative feel and is often paired with other film formers. No specific concerns are flagged for this ingredient.
What is Polyvinylalcohol Crosspolymer?
Polyvinylalcohol Crosspolymer is a synthetic, cross-linked form of polyvinyl alcohol, a water-soluble film-forming polymer used in cosmetics. It helps build smooth, flexible films and can thicken or stabilize a formula's texture.
What does Polyvinylalcohol Crosspolymer do in skincare?
It mainly works as a film former and texture stabilizer, helping a product spread evenly and set into a smooth, even layer on the skin. It is sometimes used in peel-off or fixative-type formulas for the cohesive film it leaves behind.
Is Polyvinylalcohol Crosspolymer safe?
It is generally considered a well-tolerated polymer used at low levels in cosmetics, and no specific concerns are flagged for it in this dataset. As with any ingredient, tolerance can vary from person to person.
Sunscreens with Polyvinylalcohol Crosspolymer
We rate 5 sunscreens that contain it:
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Tarte Amazonian Clay Full Coverage Foundation Spf 15
84/100
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Sarah Chapman Skin Insurance Spf 50+
83/100
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Motives by Loren Ridinger Motives® Liquid Powder Mineral Foundation with SPF 15
81/100
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Sarah Chapman Skin Insurance SPF 30
54/100
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Isadora Wake Up Make-Up SPF 20
49/100