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Dimethicone/Phenyl Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
AKA “Silicone Crosspolymer”
Ingredient
Ingredient Facts
Dimethicone/phenyl vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer
AKA: Silicone Crosspolymer
Ingredient · Viscosity Controlling · EWG: 2
Synthetic
Silicone
Clean
Siloxanes and silicones, dimethyl, polymers with [(dimethylphenylsilyl)oxy]- and [(ethenyldimethylsilyl)oxy]-terminated dimethyl siloxanes
CAS #
243137-51-1
Form
Liquid
State
Solid
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Functions
Viscosity Controlling
Controls Viscosity
Traditional Use
A specialized crosslinked silicone polymer developed for premium cosmetics. Created to provide enhanced film-forming properties, improved adhesion, and superior texture in makeup formulations.
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 Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR