Botanical Extracts
Acrylates/Dimethicone Copolymer
Silicone-enhanced film-forming agent | Functions as a binding agent
At a glance
Silicon
Addresses
Texture Enhancement,
Film-Forming,
Binding Agent
EWG Safety Score
2
Low
What Is Acrylates/Dimethicone Copolymer?
Silicone-enhanced film-forming agent. Also functions as a binding agent so products adhere better to skin.
How widely it's used
0.6%
of skincare products contain this ingredient
— placing it in the top 50% of most-used ingredients.
Most common in:
Sunscreens
Moisturisers
Regulatory information
Standardised cosmetic-ingredient identifiers used by regulators.
Show identifiers
- INCI Name
- ACRYLATES/DIMETHICONE COPOLYMER
- Function
- Anticaking, Binding, Film Forming, Skin Conditioning
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