Dimethicone/ Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
AKA “Dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer”
Synthetic
Ingredient Facts
Dimethicone/ vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer
AKA: Dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer
Synthetic · Film Forming · EWG: 2
Synthetic
Occlusive
Skin Conditioner
Silicone
Synthetic
Clean
Safety Ratings: EWG: 2/10 (Low Hazard)
CAS #
869736-22-1(1)
Form
Liquid
State
Solid
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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.
Film Forming
Creates a physical seal on skin to lock moisture in and keep irritants out. The "slugging" ingredient — barrier protection.
Viscosity Controlling
Moisturizing
Locks in moisture to keep skin soft and supple throughout the day
Provides scent
Traditional Use
A silicone-based polymer developed in the mid-20th century as a skin protectant and conditioning agent. Used in cosmetics since the 1950s to create smooth, silky textures and improve product spreadability.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
General
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
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European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Cetearyl Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
PEG-10 Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Cetearyl Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Dimethicone/ Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
PEG-10 Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Verified Feb 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR