Bis-Vinyldimethicone/PEG-10 Dimethicone Crosspolymer
AKA: Silicone Crosspolymer
Synthetic
Occlusive
Emulsifier
Skin Conditioner
Silicone
Not Clean
Bis-Vinyldimethicone/PEG-10 Dimethicone Crosspolymer is a copolymer of PEG-10 Dimethicone crosslinked with Vinyl Dimethicone
CAS #
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Form
Liquid
State
Solid
Functions
Emulsion Stabilising
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Film Forming
Creates a physical seal on skin to lock moisture in and keep irritants out. The "slugging" ingredient — barrier protection.
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Viscosity Controlling
Locks in moisture
Traditional Use
A contemporary silicone elastomer developed for cosmetics. Created to provide water-resistant, flexible film-forming properties while maintaining skin compatibility in makeup and skincare products.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
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