Snapshot
- Overview
- A polymer that blurs uneven texture and helps makeup wear evenly.
- Category
- Tone/Texture, Skin Conditioning
- Type
- Film Former
Polyurethane Crosspolymer-1
Polyurethane Crosspolymer-1 is a crosslinked polyurethane engineered to form a stable, three-dimensional network. In formulations it produces uniform, flexible coatings that refine skin feel, improve wear performance, and help place pigment evenly.
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Our take
Is Polyurethane Crosspolymer-1 a Good Ingredient?
Rated Good for creating a uniform, stable film that improves texture and wear while keeping irritation risk low. Its crosslinked structure provides consistent performance and stability, though effects are mainly formulation-driven rather than clinically validated.
What it does
Skin Benefits
Blurs uneven texture for a refined finish and helps color apply more evenly. Improves resistance to transfer for a tidy look through the day.
Where you'll find it
Uses in Skincare & Cosmetics
Often found in mattifying primers and long-wear foundations to create a refined surface. Also used in cream-to-powder formulas and gel eyeshadows for consistent color laydown.
Before you use it
Safety
Generally low irritation potential and minimal skin penetration due to its crosslinked, high-molecular structure. Some users may notice dryness or a tight feel from film formation. No specific cosmetic regulatory limits are commonly cited at standard use levels.
Products with Polyurethane Crosspolymer-1
