thickener

Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate

Generally safe·Moderate evidence

A synthetic polymer thickener derived from acrylic compounds and the amino acid taurine. It is used at low concentrations to adjust viscosity and is graded low concern in safety assessments with no reported sensitization at typical cosmetic use levels.

Products with Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate

100
Reequil
Oil Free Moisturiser
97
CeraVe
Eczema Relief Moisturizing Cream
97
Revlon
Colorstay Foundation 110 Ivory
93
CeraVe
Facial Moisturizing Lotion AM Lightweight SPF 50
89
L'Oreal Paris
True Match Lumi Glotion
88
Beauty of Joseon
Day Dew Sunscreen
88
La Roche-Posay
Effaclar Duo+M Multi-Target Acne Treatment
88
Vichy
Aqualia Thermal 48hr Rehydrating Fragrance-free Face Moisturizer
85
CeraVe
AM Facial Moisturizing Lotion SPF 50
81
Garnier
Ombrelle Complete Sensitive Advanced SPF 60
75
La Roche-Posay
Retinol B3 Face Serum
67
Garnier
Bright Complete 30x Vitamin C Booster Serum
66
La Roche-Posay
12% Pure Vitamin C Serum

References

EU CosIng database ↗
FDA cosmetic ingredients ↗

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