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VP/Eicosene Copolymer
VP/Eicosene Copolymer
A film-forming polymer used in sunscreens and makeup to make the layer water-resistant and longer-wearing.
What it does
VP/eicosene copolymer is an oil-soluble film former. It lays down a flexible, water-resistant film that helps a sunscreen or makeup layer stay put and resist sweat and water, and it helps disperse pigments and UV filters evenly. It is a wear-and-water-resistance ingredient rather than a skin active.
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