Snapshot
- Overview
- Tiny acrylic particles that blur the look of pores and smooth skin.
- Category
- Tone/Texture, Skin Conditioning
- Type
- Film Former
Polymethyl Methacrylate
Polymethyl Methacrylate is a synthetic acrylic polymer of methyl methacrylate, often supplied as spherical particles. In cosmetics it works as a film former and texturizer, adding slip, blurring unevenness, and improving wear.
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Our take
Is Polymethyl Methacrylate a Good Ingredient?
Good rating for its stable, inert film-forming spheres that reliably blur texture and improve wear without reactive chemistry. It improves slip and finish in many formats with a low likelihood of irritation for most users.
What it does
Skin Benefits
Visibly smooths the skin’s surface for a refined, pore-blurring look and cushioned feel. Helps color products wear more evenly across the day.
Where you'll find it
Uses in Skincare & Cosmetics
Frequently found in primers, liquid and powder foundations, and finishing powders to create a polished canvas. Also used in sunscreens and tinted moisturizers for improved glide.
Before you use it
Safety
Typically well tolerated and non-reactive, with irritation uncommon. Very sensitive users may notice mild dryness or transient discomfort. If in loose powders, avoid inhaling dust.
Products with Polymethyl Methacrylate
