Skin Conditioning
DIMETHICONE/VINYL DIMETHICONE CROSSPOLYMER
Safety score · 0–100
Good
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
A silicone elastomer crosspolymer that gives a velvety, blurring finish. Inert on skin and one of the most-used cosmetic silicones with strong safety data.
Function
Skin benefits
- Soft-focus silicone elastomer
- Silky velvet skin feel
- Pore-blurring optical effect
- Inert and non-occlusive at low %
Known concerns
- Synthetic silicone polymer — environmental persistence
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
Related skin conditionings
Same plant / compound family
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