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Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer
AKA “Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer”
Ingredient
Ingredient Facts
Vinyl dimethicone/methicone silsesquioxane crosspolymer
Ingredient · Viscosity Controlling · EWG: 2
Synthetic
Silicone
Clean
Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer
Form
Liquid
State
Solid
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Functions
Viscosity Controlling
Antioxidant
Anti-Inflammatory
Boosts Collagen
Controls product thickness
Traditional Use
A high-performance synthetic crosspolymer developed in recent decades to deliver advanced sensory benefits and improved spreadability in modern skincare and color cosmetics.
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