Trimethylsiloxysilicate/Dimethiconol Crosspolymer

Trimethylsiloxysilicate/Dimethiconol Crosspolymer is a cosmetic ingredient used as a film forming, viscosity controlling agent. It is used in 22 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).

INCI nameTRIMETHYLSILOXYSILICATE/DIMETHICONOL CROSSPOLYMER
FunctionFILM FORMING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING
Prevalence22 products (0.02% of dataset)
Most used inMakeup
EU statusRestricted (annex )

Used in

Eyeliners 18.2%Foundations 18.2%Eyeshadows 13.6%Concealers 9.1%Lip Stains 9.1%Mascaras 9.1%

Frequently asked

What does Trimethylsiloxysilicate/Dimethiconol Crosspolymer do in skincare?
Trimethylsiloxysilicate/Dimethiconol Crosspolymer functions as a film forming, viscosity controlling agent in cosmetic formulas.
Is Trimethylsiloxysilicate/Dimethiconol 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 Trimethylsiloxysilicate/Dimethiconol Crosspolymer?
It is most commonly found in Makeup products, especially eyeliners (18.2% of its uses).

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