Dimethicone/Divinyldimethicone/Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer
Dimethicone/Divinyldimethicone/Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer is a cosmetic ingredient used as an anticaking, humectant agent. It is used in 36 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).
| INCI name | DIMETHICONE/DIVINYLDIMETHICONE/SILSESQUIOXANE CROSSPOLYMER |
| Function | ANTICAKING, HUMECTANT, SKIN PROTECTING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING |
| Prevalence | 36 products (0.04% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Makeup |
| EU status | Restricted (annex ) |
Used in
Eyebrows 19.4%Concealers 16.7%General Moisturizers 13.9%Blushes 11.1%Foundations 8.3%Eyeshadows 5.6%
Frequently asked
- What does Dimethicone/Divinyldimethicone/Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer do in skincare?
- Dimethicone/Divinyldimethicone/Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer functions as an anticaking, humectant agent in cosmetic formulas.
- Is Dimethicone/Divinyldimethicone/Silsesquioxane 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/Divinyldimethicone/Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer?
- It is most commonly found in Makeup products, especially eyebrows (19.4% of its uses).
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