Sodium Polymethacrylate
Sodium Polymethacrylate is a viscosity controlling and film forming ingredient. It’s in 10 products on Poliage, most often mascara. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 22, 2026
What it does
Contains Sodium Polymethacrylate: binding
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Sodium Polymethacrylate: emulsion-stabilising
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Sodium Polymethacrylate: film-forming
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Sodium Polymethacrylate: opacifying
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Sodium Polymethacrylate: viscosity-controlling
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 80002, accessed October 22, 2026.
Products that contain Sodium Polymethacrylate
Maybelline
Define A Lash Lengthening Washable Mascara
Mascara · Lists parabens, silicones
Maybelline
Illegal Length Fiber Extensions Washable Mascara
Mascara · Lists silicones
Maybelline
Lash Discovery Eye Makeup Mini Brush Washable Mascara
Mascara · Lists drying alcohol, parabens, silicones
Maybelline
Lash Discovery Eye Makeup Mini Brush Waterproof Mascara
Mascara · Lists drying alcohol, parabens, silicones
Maybelline New York
Lash Stiletto Ultimate Length
Mascara · Lists silicones
L’Oréal Paris
Telescopic Original Lengthening Mascara
Mascara · Lists parabens, silicones
Maybelline New York
The Colossal
Mascara · Lists silicones
Maybelline
The Colossal Cat Eyes Washable Mascara
Mascara · Lists silicones
Maybelline
The Colossal Cat Eyes Waterproof Mascara
Mascara · Lists parabens, silicones
Maybelline New York
The Falsies
Mascara · Lists silicones
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