Vinyldimethyl/Trimethylsiloxysilicate Stearyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
AKA “Vinyldimethyl/Trimethylsiloxysilicate Stearyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer”
Ingredient
Ingredient Facts
Vinyldimethyl/trimethylsiloxysilicate stearyl dimethicone crosspolymer
Ingredient · Film Forming · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Occlusive
Silicone
Not Clean
Vinyldimethyl/Trimethylsiloxysilicate Stearyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer is Stearyl Methicone crosslinked with vinyldimethyl/trimethylsiloxysilicate
CAS #
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Form
Powder
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Functions
Absorbent
Bulking
Film Forming
Creates a physical seal on skin to lock moisture in and keep irritants out. The "slugging" ingredient — barrier protection.
Viscosity Controlling
Absorbs Excess Oil
Adds Body & Volume
Creates Protective Barrier
Controls Viscosity
Creates protective layer
Adds volume
Controls product thickness
Traditional Use
A complex modern crosspolymer developed in the 21st century, engineered to provide ultra-fine texture, improved skin adherence, and matte finish properties in contemporary foundation and powder 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