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Functional / Support

Ethylene/Acrylic Acid Copolymer

Often labeled as: Mattifying Polymer

The heavy-duty sebum vacuum.

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Overall Safety Safe
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Pregnancy Safety Safe
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Comedogenic (0-5) 0 / 5
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Irritancy (0-5) 0 / 5

๐ŸŽฏ At a Glance

๐Ÿ”ฌ How It Actually Works

A highly advanced synthetic copolymer. It acts as a massive molecular sponge, absorbing huge amounts of oil and sebum throughout the day while keeping makeup perfectly matte and locked in place.

๐Ÿ’– Why your skin loves it

Controls severe oily shine, blurs pores, and prevents foundation from slipping.

๐Ÿ’ก Pro Tip

A staple in premium matte primers and long-wear foundations.

โš–๏ธ Myth vs. Fact

The Myth

It is a toxic plastic.

The Science

It is a safe, highly stable cosmetic polymer used purely functionally on the surface.