Dimethicone/Vinyltrimethylsiloxysilicate Crosspolymer
AKA “Silicone Crosspolymer, Vinyltrimethylsiloxysilicate Crosspolymer”
Mineral
Ingredient Facts
Dimethicone/vinyltrimethylsiloxysilicate crosspolymer
AKA: Silicone Crosspolymer
Mineral · Emollient · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Emollient
Occlusive
Skin Conditioner
Silicone
Mineral
Clean
Dimethicone/Vinyltrimethylsiloxysilicate Crosspolymer is a copolymer of dimethylpolysiloxane crosslinked with vinyltrimethylsiloxysilicate Science: Functions: Film Forming, Viscosity Controlling Safety Ratings: CIR: Safe as used
Form
Powder
State
Solid
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Functions
Film Forming
Creates a physical seal on skin to lock moisture in and keep irritants out. The "slugging" ingredient — barrier protection.
Viscosity Controlling
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Smoothing
Creates Protective Barrier
Controls Viscosity
Creates protective layer
Controls product thickness
Traditional Use
Developed in the mid-20th century as a silicone-based polymer. First used in industrial applications before being adopted by the cosmetics industry in the 1950s as a skin protectant, smoothing agent, and hair conditioning ingredient.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
4
CIR
Safe
Pregnancy
Yes
Restricted By
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Feb 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR