Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer
Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer is a cosmetic ingredient used as a viscosity controlling agent. It appears in about 1% of cosmetic products in our 90,000+ product dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).
| INCI name | ETHYLENE/PROPYLENE/STYRENE COPOLYMER |
| Function | VISCOSITY CONTROLLING |
| Prevalence | 473 products (0.51% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Skincare |
| EU status | Restricted (annex ) |
Used in
Lip Moisturizers 26.6%Lip Glosses 15.6%Lip Masks 15.6%Lip Oils 9.3%Lip Plumpers 7%Blushes 4.2%
Frequently asked
- What does Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer do in skincare?
- Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer functions as a viscosity controlling agent in cosmetic formulas.
- Is Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer allowed in cosmetics?
- Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
- What products contain Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer?
- It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially lip moisturizers (26.6% of its uses).
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