Methicone Crosspolymer
Methicone Crosspolymer is a cosmetic ingredient used as a surfactant - cleansing agent. It is used in 3 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).
| INCI name | METHICONE CROSSPOLYMER |
| Function | SURFACTANT - CLEANSING |
| CAS number | - |
| Prevalence | 3 products (0% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Makeup |
| EU status | Restricted (annex ) |
Used in
Blushes 33.3%Setting Spray & Powders 33.3%Sunscreens 33.3%
Frequently asked
- What does Methicone Crosspolymer do in skincare?
- Methicone Crosspolymer functions as a surfactant - cleansing agent in cosmetic formulas.
- Is Methicone 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 Methicone Crosspolymer?
- It is most commonly found in Makeup products, especially blushes (33.3% of its uses).
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