PEG-12 Dimethicone/Bis-Isobutyl PPG-20 Crosspolymer

AKA: Hybrid Silicone Crosspolymer, Emulsifier
Synthetic
Occlusive
Silicone
Not Clean
PEG-12 Dimethicone/Bis-Isobutyl PPG-20 Crosspolymer is a cosmetic ingredient used as film forming. PEG-10 Acrylate/Perfluorohexylethyl Acrylate Copolymer is a copolymer of PEG-10 acrylate and perfluorohexylethyl acrylate monomers. Rated low hazard by EWG.
Form
Liquid
State
Solid
Functions
Film Forming
Creates a physical seal on skin to lock moisture in and keep irritants out. The "slugging" ingredient — barrier protection.
Creates Protective Barrier
Traditional Use
A specialized crosslinked polymer developed as an advanced silicone-based conditioning agent. Created to provide superior texture, film-forming, and water-resistant properties in premium cosmetic formulations.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR