Dimethicone/Bis-Isobutyl PPG-20 Crosspolymer

Dimethicone/Bis-Isobutyl PPG-20 Crosspolymer is a cosmetic ingredient used as a skin conditioning - emollient, viscosity controlling agent. It is used in 69 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).

INCI nameDIMETHICONE/BIS-ISOBUTYL PPG-20 CROSSPOLYMER
FunctionSKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING
CAS number-
Prevalence69 products (0.07% of dataset)
Most used inSkincare
EU statusRestricted (annex )

Used in

Sunscreens 58%Face Primers 10.1%Foundations 8.7%Facial Treatments 4.3%General Moisturizers 4.3%Concealers 2.9%

Frequently asked

What does Dimethicone/Bis-Isobutyl PPG-20 Crosspolymer do in skincare?
Dimethicone/Bis-Isobutyl PPG-20 Crosspolymer functions as a skin conditioning - emollient, viscosity controlling agent in cosmetic formulas.
Is Dimethicone/Bis-Isobutyl PPG-20 Crosspolymer allowed in cosmetics?
Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
What products contain Dimethicone/Bis-Isobutyl PPG-20 Crosspolymer?
It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially sunscreens (58% of its uses).

Manufacturers with experience using Dimethicone/Bis-Isobutyl PPG-20 Crosspolymer

Match with vetted US contract manufacturers that have hands-on experience formulating with this ingredient.