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Triacontanyl PVP
Triacontanyl PVP
A wax-like polymer used to thicken oil phases and improve water resistance.
What it does
Triacontanyl PVP is a polymer carrying a long fatty chain, which makes it oil-compatible and wax-like. It thickens and gels the oil phase and helps a film resist water and rubbing off, so it is common in long-wear and water-resistant products. It is a structural and film-support ingredient rather than a skin active.
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