Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer is a viscosity controlling and emulsion stabilising ingredient. It’s in 168 products on Poliage, most often moisturizer, serum and body lotion. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 21, 2026
In plain English
Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer: used to keep emulsions from separating.
What it does
Contains Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer: emulsion-stabilising
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer: viscosity-controlling
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 56798, accessed October 22, 2026.
Products that contain Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Drunk Elephant
T.L.C. Happi Scalp Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Drunk Elephant
T.L.C. Sukari Babyfacial AHA + BHA Mask
Mask · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
Tula
The Cult Classic Luminous Brightening Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Tatcha
The Dewy Serum
Serum · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
Tatcha
The Dewy Skin Cream
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, silicones
Tatcha
The Silk Peony
Eye cream · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones
celimax
The Vita A Retinal Shot Tightening Booster
Serum · Lists retinoid, silicones
Fenty Skin
Thicc N Smooth Rich Peptide Eye Cream
Eye cream · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones
Rimmel London
Thrill Seeker Lip Latex
Lip · Lists fragrance, silicones
Essence
Tinted kiss
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Olay
Total Effects Face Moisturizer Fragrance-Free SPF 15
Sunscreen · Lists fragrance allergens, retinoid, parabens, silicones
The INKEY List
Tranexamic Acid Serum
Serum · Lists fragrance allergens
COVERGIRL
TruBlend Hydrating Foundation
Foundation · Lists parabens, silicones
Tula
TULA gentle daily facial cleanser
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Peach & Lily
Ultra Plush Rich Cream | Replenishing Moisturizer
Moisturizer · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
First Aid Beauty
Ultra Repair Retinol Serum with 0.3% Retinol Complex + Peptides
Serum · Lists retinoid, silicones
EltaMD
UV Daily Broad Spectrum SPF 40
Sunscreen · Lists silicones, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Axis-Y
Vegan Collagen Eye Serum
Eye cream · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Derma E
Vitamin C Even Tone Brightening Mask
Mask · Lists exfoliating acid, essential oils
Laneige
Water Bank Blue Hyaluronic Cream Moisturizer
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance, silicones
Laneige
Water Bank Blue Hyaluronic Intensive Moisturizer
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance, silicones
Versed
Water Rush Intensive Hydrating Serum
Serum · Lists coconut derivatives
Glow Recipe
Watermelon Milk Peptide Cushion Cream Moisturizer
Moisturizer · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
The Ordinary
www.THEORDINARY.COM
Lists silicones
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