Snapshot
- Overview
- A polymer that helps makeup and hair products hold and apply evenly.
- Category
- Tone/Texture
- Type
- Film Former
VP/Eicosane Copolymer
VP/eicosane copolymer is a synthetic polymer blend combining vinylpyrrolidone units with long-chain hydrocarbon segments. Makeup and hair products use it to form a cohesive film that boosts adhesion, hold, and uniform application.
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Our take
Is VP/Eicosane Copolymer a Good Ingredient?
It rates Good as a well-established film former that improves hold and longevity while staying flexible and largely inert on skin. It's mainly a cosmetic-performance ingredient rather than a treatment one, and minor irritation is uncommon but can arise from the full formula matrix.
What it does
Skin Benefits
Improves grip and shape memory while maintaining a comfortable, flexible feel, and aids longer-lasting, smoother-looking wear.
Where you'll find it
Uses in Skincare & Cosmetics
Found in long-wear lip colors, brow fixers, hair pomades, and transfer-resistant foundations to boost adherence. Also used in flexible-hold styling creams and stay-put eyeliners.
Before you use it
Safety
Generally low irritation potential and suitable for routine use; discontinue if redness or stinging appears. Ensure thorough cleansing to minimize residue-related dullness or congestion. No typical regulatory restrictions reported.
Products with VP/Eicosane Copolymer
