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 nameETHYLENE/PROPYLENE/STYRENE COPOLYMER
FunctionVISCOSITY CONTROLLING
Prevalence473 products (0.51% of dataset)
Most used inSkincare
EU statusRestricted (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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