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Bis-Vinyldimethicone Crosspolymer
AKA “Silicone Crosspolymer”
Emollient
Ingredient Facts
Bis-vinyldimethicone crosspolymer
AKA: Silicone Crosspolymer
Emollient · Emollient · EWG: 2
Synthetic
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Silicone
Clean
Bis-Vinyldimethicone Crosspolymer is a polymer of Bis-Vinyldimethicone partially crosslinked with methylhydrogen cyclic siloxanes.
Form
Liquid
State
Solid
See origin →
Functions
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
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 silicone elastomer crosspolymer developed in the late 1900s for cosmetics. Created to provide flexible film-forming properties and improved wear-resistance in foundations, primers, and long-wear makeup.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
2
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
ewg-2
medical-approval
pregnancy-nursing-safe
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Behenyl Dimethicone/Bis-Vinyldimethicone Crosspolymer
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Bis-Vinyldimethicone Crosspolymer
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Cetyl Dimethicone/Bis-Vinyldimethicone Crosspolymer
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Cetyl Hexacosyl Dimethicone/Bis-Vinyldimethicone Crosspolymer
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Crotonic Acid/Vinyl C8-12 Isoalkyl Esters/VA/Bis-Vinyldimethicone Crosspolymer
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Dimethicone/Lauryl Dimethicone/Bis-Vinyldimethicone Crosspolymer
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Lauryl Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone/Bis-Vinyldimethicone Crosspolymer
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone/Bis-Vinyldimethicone Crosspolymer
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Bis-Vinyldimethicone Crosspolymer
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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Cetyl Dimethicone/Bis-Vinyldimethicone Crosspolymer
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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Crotonic Acid/Vinyl C8-12 Isoalkyl Esters/VA/Bis-Vinyldimethicone Crosspolymer
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR