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Vinyl Dimethicone/Lauryl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
AKA “Vinyl Dimethicone/Lauryl Dimethicone Crosspolymer”
Surfactant
Ingredient Facts
Vinyl dimethicone/lauryl dimethicone crosspolymer
Surfactant · Cleansing · EWG: 2
Synthetic
Cleanser
Silicone
Clean
Vinyl Dimethicone/Lauryl Dimethicone Crosspolymer is Lauryl Dimethicone crosslinked with divinyl dimethicone
CAS #
-
Form
Liquid
State
Solid
See origin →
Functions
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Viscosity Controlling
Surfactant Cleansing
Antioxidant
Anti-Inflammatory
Boosts Collagen
Lifts away dirt and oil
Controls product thickness
Traditional Use
A modern crosslinked silicone polymer developed in the 1980s-1990s as an advanced ingredient for creating lightweight, non-greasy skin and hair conditioning benefits with water-resistant properties.
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 Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR