Dimethicone/PEG-10/15 Crosspolymer
Dimethicone/PEG-10/15 Crosspolymer is a cosmetic ingredient used as a film forming, opacifying agent. It is used in 249 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).
| INCI name | DIMETHICONE/PEG-10/15 CROSSPOLYMER |
| Function | FILM FORMING, OPACIFYING |
| Prevalence | 249 products (0.27% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Skincare |
| EU status | Restricted (annex ) |
Used in
Sunscreens 18.5%Foundations 16.1%General Moisturizers 15.7%Face Primers 10.8%BB, CC, Tinted Moisturizers 6.8%Concealers 6%
Frequently asked
- What does Dimethicone/PEG-10/15 Crosspolymer do in skincare?
- Dimethicone/PEG-10/15 Crosspolymer functions as a film forming, opacifying agent in cosmetic formulas.
- Is Dimethicone/PEG-10/15 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/PEG-10/15 Crosspolymer?
- It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially sunscreens (18.5% of its uses).
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