Polyacrylamide
Polyacrylamide is an emulsifier used in skincare. It's found in 46 products in our database, making it a moderately popular ingredient.
What it does
Holds the formula together
Who it's best for
A supporting ingredient — found in most cream and lotion formulas.
- Essential for product stability, not typically chosen by the consumer
- Generally well-tolerated across all skin types
- Helps oil and water phases blend into a smooth, usable texture
Works well with
- +Draws in moisture(humectant)
- +Softens and smooths(emollient)
- +Locks moisture in(occlusive)
46 products
Holds the formula together
Best products with Polyacrylamide
Top products with Polyacrylamide
GenOptics Infinitaura Brightening Serum with Niacinamide, 30ml
Skinpower Eye Cream
Skinpower Airy Milky Lotion
Black Tea Firming Corset Cream
GenOptics Spot Essence
Regenerist Micro-Sculpting Cream
SKINPOWER Essence Serum
Serum booster plan
Cicabio crème
Rapid Wrinkle Repair Retinol Cream
Revitalift Laser Day Cream Skin Care 50ml
Advanced Génifique Yeux Light-Pearl™ Eye Serum
Rose Deep Hydration Face Cream
Crème jour - Abeille Royale
Skin Relief Cream
Soin de jour hydratant fondant
Baume Protecteur Hydratant Intense 24H
Vitamine c
2% BHA Body Smoothing Spot Exfoliant
Talgreducerende Crème
Frequently asked questions
What does Polyacrylamide do in skincare?
Polyacrylamide is classified as "holds the formula together" in skincare formulations. Holds the formula together.
Is Polyacrylamide safe for sensitive skin?
Polyacrylamide is generally well-tolerated and has no specific concern flags in our database. As with any ingredient, patch-test if you have highly reactive skin.
What products contain Polyacrylamide?
46 products in our database contain Polyacrylamide. The highest-rated is SK-II GenOptics Infinitaura Brightening Serum with Niacinamide, 30ml scoring 8.4/9.8.
Can I use Polyacrylamide every day?
Emulsifiers are present in most cream formulas and are used daily without concern. They are a structural part of the product.