Lauryl methacrylate/glycol dimethacrylate crosspolymer is a crosspolymer made up of monomers. Monomers are molecules that can be bonded to other identical molecules to form a polymer. In this case, lauryl methacrylate monomers are combined with the crosslinking monomer ethylene dimethacrylate.

In cosmetics and personal care products, lauryl methacrylate/glycol dimethacrylate crosspolymer functions as a film former and hair fixative.

As a hair fixative, lauryl methacrylate/glycol dimethacrylate crosspolymer helps to hold a hair style in place.