Sodium Polyacrylate
Sodium Polyacrylate is an emulsifier used in skincare. It's found in 162 products in our database, making it one of the most common ingredients.
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)
162 products
Holds the formula together
Best products with Sodium Polyacrylate
Top products with Sodium Polyacrylate
Renergie C.R.X. Triple Serum Retinol
Jet Lag™ Eye Patches
Retinol Green Tea PDRN™ Firming & Smoothing Serum-Infused Mask
Overnight Barrier Hydrating Bio-Collagen Recovery Mask
Retinol Green Tea PDRN™ Korean Firming & Smoothing Serum for Slow-Aging
Faded Brightening Bundle for Discoloration on Face & Body (UNSCENTED)
BALANCEFUL 5D Cica Complex Soothing Cream for Sensitive & Redness Skin
Retinol Green Tea PDRN™ Toner for Smoothing & Firming
No. 9 NAD Bio Lifting-sil Essence
Elastic Skin Firming & Plumping Vegan Growth Factor Serum with Copper Peptides
Black Snail Retinol Ampoule
Probioderm 3D Lifting Cream
No. 9 NAD Bio Lifting-sil Full Face Pack Sheet
Snail Mucin Firming and Brightening Korean Eye Cream with Volufiline, Peptides, & Collagen for Fine Lines & Wrinkles
MultiVitamin Power Recovery Mask, Anti-Aging Face Mask for Dryness, Dullness & Stressed Skin.
Black Tea Anti-Aging Eye Cream with Retinol-Alternative BT Matrix
Green Tea PDRN™ Smoothing Eye & Lip Serum for Fine Lines + Wrinkles
Yuja Brightening 2-in-1 Mask to Foam Cleanser with Vitamin C + Niacinamide
Deep Collagen Power Boosting Mask
Instant Angel Lipid-Rich Firming Moisturizer
Frequently asked questions
What does Sodium Polyacrylate do in skincare?
Sodium Polyacrylate is classified as "holds the formula together" in skincare formulations. Holds the formula together.
Is Sodium Polyacrylate safe for sensitive skin?
Sodium Polyacrylate 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 Sodium Polyacrylate?
162 products in our database contain Sodium Polyacrylate. The highest-rated is Lancôme Renergie C.R.X. Triple Serum Retinol scoring 9.7/9.8.
Can I use Sodium Polyacrylate every day?
Emulsifiers are present in most cream formulas and are used daily without concern. They are a structural part of the product.