Divinyldimethicone/Dimethicone Crosspolymer
AKA “Silicone resin, Film-forming agent”
Skin Conditioning
Ingredient Facts
Divinyldimethicone/dimethicone crosspolymer
AKA: Silicone resin, Film-forming agent
Skin Conditioning · Film Forming · EWG: 2
Synthetic
Occlusive
Skin Conditioner
Silicone
Clean
Siloxanes and silicones, di-Me, crosspolymers with bis-[(ethenyldimethylsilyl)oxy]-terminated di-Me siloxanes
Form
Liquid
State
Solid
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Functions
Film Forming
Creates a physical seal on skin to lock moisture in and keep irritants out. The "slugging" ingredient — barrier protection.
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 silicone-based polymer developed in the late 20th century for cosmetic texture improvement. Created to provide long-lasting film-forming properties and improved spreadability in primers and foundations.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
2
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
Restricted By
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR