Vinyl Dimethicone/Lauryl/Behenyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
AKA “Vinyl Dimethicone/Lauryl/Behenyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer”
Skin Conditioning
Ingredient Facts
Vinyl dimethicone/lauryl/behenyl dimethicone crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning · Skin Conditioning · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Skin Conditioner
Silicone
Not Clean
Vinyl Dimethicone/Lauryl/Behenyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer is lauryl/behenyl dimethicone crosslinked with divinyl dimethicone.
Form
Liquid
State
Solid
See origin →
Functions
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Locks in moisture
Traditional Use
Developed in the 1990s-2000s, this sophisticated crosspolymer was engineered to provide enhanced conditioning, silkiness, and water-repellency in premium skincare and cosmetic formulations.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
Restricted By
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR