Acrylates/Bis-Hydroxypropyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
AKA: Silicone Polymer
Synthetic
Skin Conditioner
Silicone
Not Clean
Crosslinked polymer of bis-hydroxypropyl dimethicone and one or more monomers of acrylic acid, methacrylic acid or one of their simple esters
Form
Liquid
State
Solid
Functions
Hair Fixing
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Locks in moisture
Traditional Use
A hybrid synthetic polymer combining acrylic and silicone chemistry developed in recent decades. Used to create lightweight, silky-feel cosmetic products.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
Restricted By
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Agencies
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR