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ADIPIC ACID/NEOPENTYL GLYCOL CROSSPOLYMER.

Valuable CAS - / ANTICAKING, ANTIPERSPIRANT, BINDING, BULKING, DEODORANT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING

This spherical porous polymer serves as a sensory modifier and optical diffuser, effectively blurring fine lines and pores. It also offers significant oil absorption for a mattifying effect on the skin.

viscosity controlling absorbent texture enhancer optical diffuser sensory modifier

Science

Its porous structure creates a 'ball-bearing' effect for smooth application, actively entrapping excess sebum. The ingredient further diffuses light on the skin surface, achieving a soft-focus blurring effect, and enhances emulsion stability.


Research

Medium confidence
Effective range 0.1–5%
Optimal

N/A

Key findings

  1. 01 In-vivo evaluation demonstrates high oil absorption (up to 120cc/100g) and effective blurring of fine lines and pores via light scattering.

Transparency

Not commonly dusted

The Formula

Solubility
Both
Optimal pH 3 – 10
0 7 14

Stability

This ingredient is highly stable and versatile, readily incorporated into both water and oil phases. It enhances the stability of W/O and O/W emulsions while reducing the greasiness of heavy oils and silicones.

Synergies

  • Reduces greasiness of heavy oils and silicones

Safety

CIR Status
Insufficient data
Max tested
1%
Sensitization risk Low

The CIR Expert Panel (2016) concluded insufficient data for leave-on products (excluding nails) due to missing molecular weight and metabolism information. However, current leave-on use typically remains at 1% or less.


Your Skin

Yes Normal
Yes Dry
Yes Oily
Yes Sensitive
Irritancy Low
Comedogenicity Low

Our Assessment

Valuable

A valuable ingredient for improving skin texture, providing oil control, and delivering a soft-focus blurring effect with low irritancy and comedogenicity, typically used at 1% or less.


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