Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate

Sodium acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate is a crosslinked polymer blend designed for water-based gels and stable emulsions. Formulators use it to build viscosity, improve spread, and keep formulas uniform under varied conditions.
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Ingredient Snapshot

Overview
A polymer that thickens gels and keeps formulas smooth and stable.
Category
Tone/Texture
Type
Rheology Modifier

Ingredient Ratings

Overall Rating

Good

Comedogenic Risk

None

Skin Benefits

It creates a cushioned, elegant glide and helps products stay homogeneous over time, aiding in reduced pilling for a cleaner layer with other skincare or makeup.

Uses In Skincare & Cosmetics

It's popular in gel-creams, serums, and primers for a soft, bouncy consistency, and used in light moisturizers to keep oil-in-water emulsions neat and stable.

Comedogenic Rating

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

Safety

It's typically low risk of irritation; sensitive users may experience mild transient stinging if the skin barrier is impaired. Discontinue use if persistent redness develops.

Is Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate a Good Ingredient?

It rates Good because it provides strong, salt-tolerant thickening and a refined glide that helps reduce pilling, while offering minimal direct skincare activity beyond that.

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