PEG-10 Dimethicone Crosspolymer
AKA: Crosslinked silicone, Silicone polymer
Synthetic
Silicone
Clean
Silicones and siloxanes, dimethyl, hydropoly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl methyl, trimethylsilyl terminated, reaction products with unspecified cross-linking agent (10 mol EO average molar ratio)
Form
Liquid
State
Solid
Functions
Light Stabilizer
Viscosity Controlling
Shields from UV damage
Traditional Use
A crosslinked polymer developed to create a more stable, film-forming version of PEG-10 Dimethicone. Engineered in the late 20th century to provide enhanced sensory and conditioning properties without migrating.
EWG
2
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
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