PEG-10 Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
AKA “Silicone elastomer, Crosslinked silicone”
Ingredient
Ingredient Facts
Peg-10 dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer
AKA: Silicone elastomer, Crosslinked silicone
Ingredient · Light Stabilizer · EWG: 2
Synthetic
Silicone
Clean
SilIcones and siloxanes, dimethyl, hydropoly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl methyl, trimethylsilyl terminated, reaction products with ethenyldimethylsilyl-terminated dimethyl ethenyl methyl polysiloxane (10 mol EO average molar ratio)
Form
Liquid
State
Solid
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Functions
Light Stabilizer
Viscosity Controlling
Shields from UV damage
Traditional Use
A modern synthetic hybrid polymer combining silicone and vinyl chemistry, developed to create flexible, water-resistant skin and hair conditioning films. Engineered for improved texture and long-lasting cosmetic performance.
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