Behenyl Dimethicone/Bis-Vinyldimethicone Crosspolymer
AKA “Behenyl dimethicone crosspolymer”
Emollient
Ingredient Facts
Behenyl dimethicone/bis-vinyldimethicone crosspolymer
AKA: Behenyl dimethicone crosspolymer
Emollient · Emollient · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Silicone
Not Clean
Behenyl Dimethicone/Bis-Vinyldimethicone Crosspolymer
CAS #
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Form
Liquid
State
Solid
See origin →
Functions
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Locks In Moisture
Traditional Use
A complex modern silicone polymer created to combine behenic acid conditioning with advanced silicone polymers for enhanced texture and water resistance in contemporary cosmetics.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
Restricted By
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR