Dimethicone/PEG-10/15 Crosspolymer
AKA “Silicone Crosspolymer, Modified Silicone”
Ingredient
Ingredient Facts
Dimethicone/peg-10/15 crosspolymer
AKA: Silicone Crosspolymer, Modified Silicone
Ingredient · Film Forming · EWG: 2
Synthetic
Occlusive
Silicone
Clean
Dimethicone/PEG-10/15 Crosspolymer is a copolymer of dimethicone crosslinked with a mixture of PEG-10 and PEG-15 diallyl ethers
Form
Liquid
State
Solid
See origin →
Functions
Film Forming
Creates a physical seal on skin to lock moisture in and keep irritants out. The "slugging" ingredient — barrier protection.
Opacifying
Creates Protective Barrier
Adds Opacity
Creates protective layer
Creates creamy opacity
Traditional Use
A modern crosslinked silicone-polyether polymer created for cosmetic formulations. Developed to provide improved water compatibility and enhanced sensory properties in skincare products.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
2
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR