What it is
This is a copolymer combining acrylate units with silicone-bearing methacrylate units, designed to form a flexible film on the skin. The silicone portion lends a smooth, low-tack feel while the acrylate backbone provides durable film strength. In sunscreens and makeup it helps the product layer evenly and resist transfer, supporting consistent coverage through the day.
Safety & warnings
This copolymer is generally well tolerated and functions as an inert film former that remains on the skin surface. It is not a recognized fragrance allergen and is not typically associated with comedogenicity.
Origin & sourcing
Synthetic; a copolymer manufactured by polymerizing acrylate monomers together with a trimethylsiloxy-functional methacrylate monomer.
Questions everyone asks
What is this silicone-acrylate copolymer for?
It forms a flexible film on the skin that helps the sunscreen spread evenly and resist transfer, supporting more consistent coverage.
Is it a silicone?
It is a hybrid copolymer that includes silicone groups along an acrylate backbone, combining a smooth silicone feel with durable film strength.