Dimethicone/Vinyltrimethylsiloxysilicate Crosspolymer

Dimethicone/Vinyltrimethylsiloxysilicate Crosspolymer is a cosmetic ingredient used as a film forming, viscosity controlling agent. It is used in 21 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).

INCI nameDIMETHICONE/VINYLTRIMETHYLSILOXYSILICATE CROSSPOLYMER
FunctionFILM FORMING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING
Prevalence21 products (0.02% of dataset)
Most used inMakeup
EU statusRestricted (annex )

Used in

Lipsticks 19%Facial Treatments 14.3%Blushes 9.5%Concealers 9.5%Eyeshadows 9.5%Ampoules 4.8%

Frequently asked

What does Dimethicone/Vinyltrimethylsiloxysilicate Crosspolymer do in skincare?
Dimethicone/Vinyltrimethylsiloxysilicate Crosspolymer functions as a film forming, viscosity controlling agent in cosmetic formulas.
Is Dimethicone/Vinyltrimethylsiloxysilicate 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/Vinyltrimethylsiloxysilicate Crosspolymer?
It is most commonly found in Makeup products, especially lipsticks (19% of its uses).

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