Snapshot
- Overview
- A texture powder that blurs pores, soaks up oil, and extends wear.
- Category
- Tone/Texture, Oil Control
- Type
- Film Former
Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer
Methyl methacrylate crosspolymer is a crosslinked acrylic material derived from methyl methacrylate and supplied as porous microspheres, used to soften texture with soft-focus blurring, absorb excess oil, improve spreadability, and extend makeup wear.
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Our take
Is Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer a Good Ingredient?
This crosslinked, inert polymer provides blurring and oil-absorbing benefits with typically low irritation, and it doesn't carry the same reactivity as the monomer, which earns it Good.
What it does
Skin Benefits
Visibly smooths uneven areas and cuts down midday shine for a soft, velvety look, and helps color cosmetics stay put without feeling heavy.
Where you'll find it
Uses in Skincare & Cosmetics
Used in primers, mattifying loose or pressed powders, long-wear foundations, and gel sunscreens.
Before you use it
Safety
Generally considered low irritation and non-sensitizing. In loose powder formats, avoid breathing dust during application; no common regulatory restrictions noted.
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