Diphenyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer

Diphenyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer 1
Diphenyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer 2
Diphenyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer 3
Diphenyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer 4
AKA: Silicone Crosspolymer
Synthetic
Skin Conditioner
Silicone
Clean
Diphenyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer is crosslinked Diphenyl Dimethicone
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 modern crosslinked silicone polymer developed for cosmetics in the late 20th century. Created to provide a light, powdery feel and improved wear resistance in makeup and skincare formulations.
EWG
2
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
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