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Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
AKA “Silicone Crosspolymer, Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer”
Skin Conditioning
Ingredient Facts
Dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer
AKA: Silicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning · Skin Conditioning · EWG: 2
Synthetic
Skin Conditioner
Silicone
Clean
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer is a crosslinked dimethyl siloxane polymer (silicone elastomer) that is formed by the reaction between Hydrogen Dimethicone or Bis-Hydrogen Dimethicone, and Vinyl Dimethicone or Bis-Vinyldimethicone.
CAS #
869736-22-1, 1121910-42-6, 156065-02-0, 1361557-91-6, 243137-53-3
Form
Liquid
State
Solid
See origin →
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.
Viscosity Controlling
Locks in moisture
Traditional Use
A crosslinked silicone polymer developed for cosmetics in the late 20th century. Designed to provide silky texture, improved film formation, and enhanced sensory properties in makeup and 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 Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Bis-Phenylisopropyl Phenylisopropyl Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Cetearyl Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Dimethicone/Phenyl Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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PEG-10 Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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PEG-10 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone/Bis-Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Cetearyl Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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Dimethicone/ Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
→
Dimethicone/Phenyl Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
→
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
→
PEG-10 Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
→
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR