murphyLauryl Dimethicone PEG-15 Crosspolymer
molecular structure · PubChem
Synthetic
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Silicone
Not Clean
OriginDerived from dimethicone (silicone polymer) and polyethylene glycol (PEG) with lauryl alcohol as a starting material. Synthesized through crosslinking polymerization of PEG-15 and lauryl dimethicone to create a network copolymer.
Lauryl Dimethicone PEG-15 Crosspolymer is a crosslinked copolymer formed from PEG-15 and Lauryl Dimethicone
Form
Liquid
State
Solid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Emulsifying
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Viscosity Controlling
Cleansing Surfactant
Emulsifier
Controls Viscosity
Antioxidant Protection
Locks In Moisture
Reduces Inflammation
Lifts away dirt and oil
Mixes oil and water
Controls product thickness
The paper trail
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EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
Concentration Guide
CIR lists it as not reported to be in use.
CIR · report published 2014
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR