Dimethicone/Bis-Vinyldimethicone/Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer

Dimethicone/Bis-Vinyldimethicone/Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer

AKA “Silicone Crosspolymer, Silicone Resin”

Synthetic

Ingredient Facts

Dimethicone/bis-vinyldimethicone/silsesquioxane crosspolymer

AKA: Silicone Crosspolymer, Silicone Resin

Synthetic · Emollient · EWG: 4

Synthetic

Emollient

Occlusive

Skin Conditioner

Silicone

Synthetic

Clean

Dimethicone/Bis-Vinyldimethicone/Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer is a copolymer of Dimethicone, Bis-Vinyldimethicone and silsesquioxane monomers Science: Functions: Skin Conditioning Safety Ratings: CIR: Safe as used

CAS #

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Form

Liquid

State

Solid

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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.

Film Forming

Creates a physical seal on skin to lock moisture in and keep irritants out. The "slugging" ingredient — barrier protection.

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.