SPF Scout · Ingredient

Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer

Anticaking (keeps powder free-flowing)Emulsion stabilizer (keeps oil and water mixed)Film forming (leaves a thin coating)Opacifier (makes the formula less see-through)Viscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)

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What this ingredient generally does

A copolymer that thickens the formula, keeps the oil and water parts from separating, and forms a film as it dries. It also helps make the product look opaque and stops it from caking. In short, it sets the texture and holds the mix together.

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