Hydrogenated Ethylene / Propylene / Styrene Copolymer

This hydrogenated block copolymer works as a film former and texture stabilizer in cosmetics. It's chosen to build product body, create flexible, glossy layers, and improve payoff and wear in balms, mascaras, and long-wear makeup.
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Ingredient Snapshot

Overview
A film-forming ingredient that helps makeup resist smudging and last longer.
Category
Tone/Texture
Type
Film Former

Ingredient Ratings

Overall Rating

Good

Comedogenic Risk

None

Skin Benefits

Helps makeup last longer with improved resistance to smudging and fading. Forms a flexible layer that keeps products feeling comfortable on skin or lashes.

Uses In Skincare & Cosmetics

Common in color cosmetics like eyeliners, brow gels, liquid lipsticks, and transfer-resistant foundations to improve hold and uniform application.

Comedogenic Rating

This ingredient is not typically evaluated for comedogenicity, and no standardized rating is available.

Safety

Generally considered low-irritation and non-sensitizing when used as directed. As with all film-formers near the eye area, remove thoroughly to minimize buildup or discomfort.

Is Hydrogenated Ethylene / Propylene / Styrene Copolymer a Good Ingredient?

It's Good because it's a stable, inert film-former that improves wear and flexibility in makeup with a low likelihood of irritation, useful across long-wear formats even though the benefit is purely cosmetic rather than skin-treating.

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