Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer

Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer is a cosmetic ingredient used as a viscosity controlling agent. It appears in about 1% of cosmetic products in our 90,000+ product dataset. It carries no restriction under the EU Cosmetics Regulation annexes.

INCI nameVINYL DIMETHICONE/METHICONE SILSESQUIOXANE CROSSPOLYMER
FunctionVISCOSITY CONTROLLING
Prevalence825 products (0.89% of dataset)
Most used inMakeup
EU statusNo annex restriction

Used in

Sunscreens 18.7%Blushes 9.9%Setting Spray & Powders 8.8%Face Primers 8.4%Foundations 7.3%Lipsticks 6.1%

Frequently asked

What does Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer do in skincare?
Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer functions as a viscosity controlling agent in cosmetic formulas.
What products contain Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer?
It is most commonly found in Makeup products, especially sunscreens (18.7% of its uses).

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