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Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer
A thickener that swells in water to hold a formula together — keeps oils and pigments evenly spread, with a soft, non-tacky feel.
What it does
It swells in water into a smooth, slightly gel-like body that holds a product together, keeping oils, pigments and other ingredients evenly spread. It also leaves a soft, non-tacky feel. It shapes texture and stability, not your skin.
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