Polyvinylcaprolactam
Polyvinylcaprolactam is a film forming and hair fixing ingredient. It’s in 4 products on Poliage. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 21, 2026
What it does
Contains Polyvinylcaprolactam: film-forming
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Polyvinylcaprolactam: hair-fixing
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 79336, accessed October 22, 2026.
Products that contain Polyvinylcaprolactam
Unilever
Tim spray 250 fixation forte
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Unilever
Timotei Brillance Miroir Laque à l’Extrait Naturel de Patchouli Fixation Moyenne
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Unilever
Timotei Laque Volume de Reve
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Unilever
Timotei Spray Fixant A l’Extrait Naturel de Citron Fixation Extra Forte 250ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
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