Dimethicone/Bis-Vinyldimethicone/Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer
AKA: Silicone Crosspolymer, Silicone Resin
Synthetic
Skin Conditioner
Silicone
Not Clean
Dimethicone/Bis-Vinyldimethicone/Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer is a copolymer of Dimethicone, Bis-Vinyldimethicone and silsesquioxane monomers
CAS #
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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.
Locks in moisture
Traditional Use
A complex crosslinked silicone polymer developed for premium cosmetics. Designed to provide ultra-smooth texture, enhanced film-forming properties, and improved wear resistance in makeup 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-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️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