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Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone/Bis-Vinyldimethicone Crosspolymer
AKA “Silicone Polymer, Crosslinked Silicone”
Synthetic
Ingredient Facts
Polydimethylsiloxyethyl dimethicone/bis-vinyldimethicone crosspolymer
AKA: Silicone Polymer, Crosslinked Silicone
Synthetic · Emollient · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Emollient
Occlusive
Skin Conditioner
Silicone
Synthetic
Clean
Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone/Bis-Vinyldimethicone Crosspolymer is a copolymer of polydimethylsiloxyethyl dimethicone crosslinked with Bis-Vinyldimethicone Science: Functions: Viscosity Controlling Safety Ratings: CIR: Safe as used
CAS #
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Form
Liquid
State
Solid
See origin →
Functions
Viscosity Controlling
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.
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Controls Viscosity
Traditional Use
A crosslinked silicone polymer developed in the 1980s-1990s for advanced skincare formulations. Provides long-lasting hydration, improved texture, and silky feel while maintaining skin breathability.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
4
CIR
Insufficient
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USAunder review
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Structural Similarity-Induced Inter-Component Interaction in Silicone Polymer-Based Composite Sunscreen Film for Enhanced UV Protection.
Chen Y, Xu H, Liu Y, Fu Q, Zhang P et al.
Polymers, 2024
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Structural Similarity-Induced Inter-Component Interaction in Silicone Polymer-Based Composite Sunscreen Film for Enhanced UV Protection.
Chen Y, Xu H, Liu Y, Fu Q, Zhang P et al.
Polymers, 2024
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Structural Similarity-Induced Inter-Component Interaction in Silicone Polymer-Based Composite Sunscreen Film for Enhanced UV Protection.
Chen Y, Xu H, Liu Y, Fu Q, Zhang P et al.
Polymers, 2024
→
Structural Similarity-Induced Inter-Component Interaction in Silicone Polymer-Based Composite Sunscreen Film for Enhanced UV Protection.
Chen Y, Xu H, Liu Y, Fu Q, Zhang P et al.
Polymers, 2024
→
Structural Similarity-Induced Inter-Component Interaction in Silicone Polymer-Based Composite Sunscreen Film for Enhanced UV Protection.
Chen Y, Xu H, Liu Y, Fu Q, Zhang P et al.
Polymers, 2024
→
Lauryl Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone/Bis-Vinyldimethicone Crosspolymer
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone/Bis-Vinyldimethicone Crosspolymer
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Verified Feb 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR