Bis-Vinyldimethicone Crosspolymer

Bis-Vinyldimethicone Crosspolymer molecular structure
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Silicone Crosspolymer
Synthetic
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Silicone
Clean
Bis-Vinyldimethicone Crosspolymer is a polymer of Bis-Vinyldimethicone partially crosslinked with methylhydrogen cyclic siloxanes.
Form
Liquid
State
Solid
Functions
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Locks In Moisture
Traditional Use
A silicone elastomer crosspolymer developed in the late 1900s for cosmetics. Created to provide flexible film-forming properties and improved wear-resistance in foundations, primers, and long-wear makeup.
EWG
2
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
ewg-2
medical-approval
pregnancy-nursing-safe
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Skin Types
●all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR