Divinyldimethicone/Dimethicone Crosspolymer

Divinyldimethicone/Dimethicone Crosspolymer is a cosmetic ingredient used as a film forming, skin conditioning agent. It is used in 16 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).

INCI nameDIVINYLDIMETHICONE/DIMETHICONE CROSSPOLYMER
FunctionFILM FORMING, SKIN CONDITIONING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING
Prevalence16 products (0.02% of dataset)
Most used inSkincare
EU statusRestricted (annex )

Used in

Foundations 25%Sunscreens 18.8%Concealers 12.5%General Moisturizers 12.5%Serums 12.5%BB, CC, Tinted Moisturizers 6.3%

Frequently asked

What does Divinyldimethicone/Dimethicone Crosspolymer do in skincare?
Divinyldimethicone/Dimethicone Crosspolymer functions as a film forming, skin conditioning agent in cosmetic formulas.
Is Divinyldimethicone/Dimethicone 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 Divinyldimethicone/Dimethicone Crosspolymer?
It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially foundations (25% of its uses).

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