Dimethicone/Lauryl Dimethicone/Bis-Vinyldimethicone Crosspolymer
AKA “Silicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
Ingredient Facts
Dimethicone/lauryl dimethicone/bis-vinyldimethicone crosspolymer
AKA: Silicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning · Emulsion Stabilising · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Emulsifier
Skin Conditioner
Silicone
Not Clean
Dimethicone/Lauryl Dimethicone/Bis-Vinyldimethicone Crosspolymer is a copolymer of dimethicone and lauryl dimethicone crosslinked with bis-vinyl dimethicone
CAS #
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Form
Liquid
State
Solid
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Functions
Emulsion Stabilising
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Viscosity Controlling
Locks in moisture
Traditional Use
A complex crosslinked silicone polymer developed for cosmetics. Created to combine silky feel with improved water resistance and enhanced texture in makeup and skincare products.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR