PEG-15/Lauryl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
AKA “PEG-15/Lauryl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Silicone Crosspolymer”
Ingredient
Ingredient Facts
Peg-15/lauryl dimethicone crosspolymer
AKA: Silicone Crosspolymer
Ingredient · Light Stabilizer · EWG: 5
Synthetic
Silicone
Not Clean
Silicones and siloxanes, dimethyl, dodecyl methyl, polymers with alpha-2-propenyl-omega-2-propenyloxypoly(oxy1,2-ethanediyl) (15 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 polymer developed in the late 20th century combining polyethylene glycol, silicone, and lauryl alcohol. Designed to create lightweight, non-greasy textures and improve the feel of cosmetic formulations.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
5
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