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Dimethiconol/Methylsilanol/Silicate Crosspolymer
AKA “Silicone Crosspolymer”
Mineral
Ingredient Facts
Dimethiconol/methylsilanol/silicate crosspolymer
AKA: Silicone Crosspolymer
Mineral · Film Forming · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Occlusive
Skin Conditioner
Silicone
Mineral
Clean
A silky powder that creates a smooth, opaque finish. Blurs imperfections and gives products a luxurious, even appearance on skin.
CAS #
69856-02-6
Form
Powder
State
Solid
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Functions
Opacifying
Film Forming
Creates a physical seal on skin to lock moisture in and keep irritants out. The "slugging" ingredient — barrier protection.
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Adds Opacity
Creates creamy opacity
Traditional Use
A synthetic crosslinked silicone polymer created for the cosmetics industry to provide improved film-forming and conditioning properties while reducing greasiness compared to traditional silicone oils.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
4
CIR
Insufficient
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USAunder review
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Feb 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR