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Trimethylsiloxysilicate/Dimethiconol Crosspolymer
AKA “Silicone Crosspolymer, Siloxane Polymer”
Ingredient
Ingredient Facts
Trimethylsiloxysilicate/dimethiconol crosspolymer
AKA: Silicone Crosspolymer, Siloxane Polymer
Ingredient · Film Forming · EWG: 1
Synthetic
Occlusive
Silicone
Clean
Trimethylsiloxysilicate/Dimethiconol Crosspolymer
Form
Powder
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.
Viscosity Controlling
Creates Protective Barrier
Controls Viscosity
Creates protective layer
Controls product thickness
Traditional Use
A hybrid silicone crosspolymer developed for modern cosmetics to combine conditioning and film-forming properties. Provides water resistance and improved skin feel in cosmetic formulations.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
1
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
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR