C12-22 Alkyl Acrylate/Hydroxyethylacrylate Copolymer
C12-22 Alkyl Acrylate/Hydroxyethylacrylate Copolymer is a viscosity controlling and stabilising ingredient. It’s in 5 products on Poliage, most often sunscreen. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 21, 2026
What it does
Contains C12-22 Alkyl Acrylate/Hydroxyethylacrylate Copolymer: binding
Function listed in CosIng
Contains C12-22 Alkyl Acrylate/Hydroxyethylacrylate Copolymer: stabilising
Function listed in CosIng
Contains C12-22 Alkyl Acrylate/Hydroxyethylacrylate Copolymer: viscosity-controlling
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 83107, accessed October 22, 2026.
Products that contain C12-22 Alkyl Acrylate/Hydroxyethylacrylate Copolymer
CeraVe
AM Facial Moisturizing Lotion SPF 50
Sunscreen · Lists silicones, chemical UV filters
Garnier
Ambre solaire
Lists drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
CereVe hydrating sheer sunscreen
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Garnier
Enfant sensitive expert + Spf 50+ Spay
Lists drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
Garnier
Hydra 24h protect spf 30
Sunscreen · Lists drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
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