Dimethicone/Lauryl Dimethicone/Bis-Vinyldimethicone Crosspolymer
AKA: Silicone Crosspolymer
Synthetic
Emulsifier
Skin Conditioner
Silicone
Not Clean
Dimethicone/Lauryl Dimethicone/Bis-Vinyldimethicone Crosspolymer is a copolymer of dimethicone and lauryl dimethicone crosslinked with bis-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.
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 complex crosslinked silicone polymer developed for cosmetics. Created to combine silky feel with improved water resistance and enhanced texture in makeup and skincare 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-assessed2 reviews →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR