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Polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP)
PVP · Polyvinylpyrrolidone
A water-soluble synthetic polymer used as a film former and to bind and suspend ingredients.
What it does
PVP (polyvinylpyrrolidone) is a water-soluble synthetic polymer. It forms a clear film as it dries, holds pigments and particles in suspension, and helps set a product in place. It is a film-and-texture ingredient rather than a skin active.
Also known as
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