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Dimethicone/Polyglycerin-3 Crosspolymer
AKA “Silicone Crosspolymer, Modified Silicone”
Surfactant
Ingredient Facts
Dimethicone/polyglycerin-3 crosspolymer
AKA: Silicone Crosspolymer, Modified Silicone
Surfactant · Cleansing · EWG: 2
Synthetic
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Skin Conditioner
Silicone
Clean
Dimethicone/polyglycerin-3 Crosspolymer is the polymer of Dimethicone crosslinked with diallyl polyglycerin-3
Form
Liquid
State
Solid
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Functions
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Emulsifying
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Viscosity Controlling
Draws water to skin
Locks in moisture
Strengthens skin barrier
Traditional Use
A crosslinked silicone-polyol hybrid developed for cosmetics. Designed to combine silicone benefits with improved water compatibility and hydrophilic properties in skincare 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