Film Former
STEARYL METHACRYLATE/PERFLUOROOCTYLETHYL METHACRYLATE COPOLYMER
Safety score · 0–100
Caution
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
A PFAS-class film former used for water-resistant makeup. While topically inert, it belongs to a fluorinated family under growing global restriction for environmental persistence.
Function
Skin benefits
- Long-wear film former in makeup
- Water and oil resistance
- Slip and gloss enhancer
Known concerns
- Polyfluorinated polymer (PFAS class)
- Environmental persistence and bioaccumulation
- FDA monitoring PFAS in cosmetics
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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