Bis-Vinyl Dimethicone/Dimethicone Copolymer

Bis-Vinyl Dimethicone/Dimethicone Copolymer is a cosmetic ingredient used as an emulsion stabilising, film forming agent. It is used in 7 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).

INCI nameBIS-VINYL DIMETHICONE/DIMETHICONE COPOLYMER
FunctionEMULSION STABILISING, FILM FORMING, SKIN CONDITIONING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING
CAS number-
Prevalence7 products (0.01% of dataset)
Most used inSkincare
EU statusRestricted (annex )

Used in

Sunscreens 57.1%Eye Moisturizers 14.3%Lip Glosses 14.3%Other Face Makeup 14.3%

Frequently asked

What does Bis-Vinyl Dimethicone/Dimethicone Copolymer do in skincare?
Bis-Vinyl Dimethicone/Dimethicone Copolymer functions as an emulsion stabilising, film forming agent in cosmetic formulas.
Is Bis-Vinyl Dimethicone/Dimethicone Copolymer allowed in cosmetics?
Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
What products contain Bis-Vinyl Dimethicone/Dimethicone Copolymer?
It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially sunscreens (57.1% of its uses).

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