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 nameDIMETHICONE/DIVINYLDIMETHICONE/SILSESQUIOXANE CROSSPOLYMER
FunctionANTICAKING, HUMECTANT, SKIN PROTECTING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING
Prevalence36 products (0.04% of dataset)
Most used inMakeup
EU statusRestricted (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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