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 name | BIS-VINYL DIMETHICONE/DIMETHICONE COPOLYMER |
| Function | EMULSION STABILISING, FILM FORMING, SKIN CONDITIONING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING |
| CAS number | - |
| Prevalence | 7 products (0.01% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Skincare |
| EU status | Restricted (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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