Snapshot
- Overview
- Forms a flexible, water-resistant film that helps makeup last longer.
- Category
- Tone/Texture
- Type
- Film Former
VP/Hexadecene Copolymer
VP/hexadecene copolymer is a synthetic film-forming polymer used in cosmetic and personal care products. It creates flexible, water-resistant layers that improve adhesion, reduce transfer, and extend wear in makeup, suncare, and hair styling.
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Our take
Is VP/Hexadecene Copolymer a Good Ingredient?
It rates Good as a dependable film former that improves wear and transfer resistance across color and hair products, though it offers minimal direct skincare effect beyond texture and longevity.
What it does
Skin Benefits
Improves longevity through heat and humidity, keeping makeup and hairstyles in place longer, and reduces smudging and fading for a more dependable finish.
Where you'll find it
Uses in Skincare & Cosmetics
Often used in long-wear foundations, mascaras, liquid liners, SPF gels, and styling creams to boost wear time and transfer resistance.
Before you use it
Safety
Generally regarded as low irritation and inert in leave-on and rinse-off products. Rare sensitization is possible with film-forming polymers. No notable regulatory restrictions are common.
Products with VP/Hexadecene Copolymer
