Diphenyl Dimethicone/Vinyl Diphenyl Dimethicone/Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer

Diphenyl Dimethicone/Vinyl Diphenyl Dimethicone/Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer is a cosmetic ingredient used as a viscosity controlling agent. It is used in 51 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).

INCI nameDIPHENYL DIMETHICONE/VINYL DIPHENYL DIMETHICONE/SILSESQUIOXANE CROSSPOLYMER
FunctionVISCOSITY CONTROLLING
Prevalence51 products (0.05% of dataset)
Most used inMakeup
EU statusRestricted (annex )

Used in

Foundations 29.4%Lipsticks 13.7%Setting Spray & Powders 13.7%Blushes 11.8%Eyeshadows 5.9%Concealers 3.9%

Frequently asked

What does Diphenyl Dimethicone/Vinyl Diphenyl Dimethicone/Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer do in skincare?
Diphenyl Dimethicone/Vinyl Diphenyl Dimethicone/Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer functions as a viscosity controlling agent in cosmetic formulas.
Is Diphenyl Dimethicone/Vinyl Diphenyl Dimethicone/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 Diphenyl Dimethicone/Vinyl Diphenyl Dimethicone/Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer?
It is most commonly found in Makeup products, especially foundations (29.4% of its uses).

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