Film Former
BIS-VINYL DIPHENYL DIMETHICONE
Safety score · 0–100
Good
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
A vinyl-substituted phenyl dimethicone polymer — creates flexible, durable films with built-in light stability and conditioning. Specialty silicone with a benign-class backbone and decades of related-polymer use.
Function
Skin benefits
- Forms flexible, durable films on skin and hair
- Provides UV stability through phenyl groups
- Lightweight conditioning
- Improves wear time in cosmetic products
Known concerns
- Vinyl groups may have residual reactivity
- Phenyl silicone purity varies by supplier
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
Related film formers
Same plant / compound family
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