Dimethicone/Phenyl Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
AKA: Silicone Crosspolymer
Synthetic
Silicone
Clean
Siloxanes and silicones, dimethyl, polymers with [(dimethylphenylsilyl)oxy]- and [(ethenyldimethylsilyl)oxy]-terminated dimethyl siloxanes
CAS #
243137-51-1
Form
Liquid
State
Solid
Functions
Viscosity Controlling
Controls Viscosity
Traditional Use
A specialized crosslinked silicone polymer developed for premium cosmetics. Created to provide enhanced film-forming properties, improved adhesion, and superior texture in makeup formulations.
EWG
2
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