Polymethyl Methacrylate

Polymethyl Methacrylate is a synthetic acrylic polymer of methyl methacrylate, often supplied as spherical particles. In cosmetics it works as a film former and texturizer, adding slip, blurring unevenness, and improving wear.
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Ingredient Snapshot

Overview
Tiny acrylic particles that blur the look of pores and smooth skin.
Category
Tone/Texture, Skin Conditioning
Type
Film Former

Ingredient Ratings

Overall Rating

Good

Comedogenic Risk

None

Skin Benefits

Visibly smooths the skin’s surface for a refined, pore-blurring look and cushioned feel. Helps color products wear more evenly across the day.

Uses In Skincare & Cosmetics

Frequently found in primers, liquid and powder foundations, and finishing powders to create a polished canvas. Also used in sunscreens and tinted moisturizers for improved glide.

Comedogenic Rating

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

Safety

Typically well tolerated and non-reactive, with irritation uncommon. Very sensitive users may notice mild dryness or transient discomfort. If in loose powders, avoid inhaling dust.

Is Polymethyl Methacrylate a Good Ingredient?

Good rating for its stable, inert film-forming spheres that reliably blur texture and improve wear without reactive chemistry. It improves slip and finish in many formats with a low likelihood of irritation for most users.

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