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Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer
Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer
A water-loving synthetic film former used to leave a smooth, flexible film and hold moisture at the surface.
What it does
Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer is a synthetic acrylic polymer that carries glyceryl groups, making it water-loving. It forms a clear, flexible film as it dries and helps hold water at the skin surface, so it is used as a film former and texture agent, often in masks and gels. It is a film-and-texture ingredient rather than a skin active.
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