Dimethicone/Bis-Vinyldimethicone/Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer
AKA “Silicone Crosspolymer, Silicone Resin”
Skin Conditioning
Ingredient Facts
Dimethicone/bis-vinyldimethicone/silsesquioxane crosspolymer
AKA: Silicone Crosspolymer, Silicone Resin
Skin Conditioning · Skin Conditioning · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Skin Conditioner
Silicone
Not Clean
Dimethicone/Bis-Vinyldimethicone/Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer is a copolymer of Dimethicone, Bis-Vinyldimethicone and silsesquioxane monomers
CAS #
-
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.
Locks in moisture
Traditional Use
A complex crosslinked silicone polymer developed for premium cosmetics. Designed to provide ultra-smooth texture, enhanced film-forming properties, and improved wear resistance in makeup products.
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