Polyacrylate-33

Polyacrylate-33 is a synthetic acrylate copolymer used in cosmetics as a film-forming agent. It's chosen to create flexible, uniform coatings that improve product spread, adhesion, and transfer resistance in items like mascaras, eyeliners, and long-wear bases.
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Ingredient Snapshot

Overview
A film former that helps makeup resist smudging and wear evenly.
Category
Tone/Texture
Type
Film Former

Ingredient Ratings

Overall Rating

Good

Comedogenic Risk

None

Skin Benefits

Helps color cosmetics maintain a fresh look by reducing smudging and fallout. Improves laydown so products apply evenly and feel lightweight.

Uses In Skincare & Cosmetics

Common in long-wear lip colors, brow definers, and setting topcoats. Also used in peel-off masks and nail coatings.

Comedogenic Rating

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

Safety

Considered low risk for most users, though films used around the eyes may cause transient stinging if product migrates into the eye. Those with very sensitive skin may notice mild redness or tightness from film-formers.

Is Polyacrylate-33 a Good Ingredient?

Rated Good because it reliably forms flexible, clear films that boost wear and transfer resistance in color cosmetics with generally low irritation potential. It provides formulation stability and performance without needing high concentrations of potentially sensitizing resins.

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