SPF Scout · Ingredient
Ethylene/Acrylic Acid Copolymer
CAS 9010-77-9
What this ingredient generally does
A film former that leaves a thin coating on the skin and helps hold the mix stable. It also binds ingredients together and makes the product more opaque, so it looks less see-through.
Reviewed before publication. This note describes function in a formulation — nothing else.
Published formulations that list this ingredient
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U.S. formulation
Aveeno Aveeno Positively Radiant Daily Moisturizer Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 15
SPF 15 as labeled · U.S. formulation
CeraVe CeraVe Developed with Dermatologists Hydrating Sheer Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 30 Face and Body Water Resistant 80 Minutes Hybrid Formula
SPF 30 as labeled · U.S. formulation
La Roche-Posay La Roche Posay Laboratoire Dermatologique Anthelios HA Mineral Broad Spectrum SPF 30 Daily Moisturizing Sunscreen
SPF 30 as labeled · U.S. formulation
La Roche-Posay La Roche Posay New 50 Body and Face SPF 50 Mineral Anthelios Gentle 100 percent mineral UV filters Soft finish with Cell Ox Shield
SPF 50 as labeled · U.S. formulation
Up & Up Up and Up Illuminating Daily Moisturizer with Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 15
SPF 15 as labeled · U.S. formulation
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