Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone/Bis-Vinyldimethicone Crosspolymer

Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone/Bis-Vinyldimethicone Crosspolymer 1
Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone/Bis-Vinyldimethicone Crosspolymer 2
Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone/Bis-Vinyldimethicone Crosspolymer 3
Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone/Bis-Vinyldimethicone Crosspolymer 4
AKA: Silicone Polymer, Crosslinked Silicone
Synthetic
Silicone
Not Clean
Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone/Bis-Vinyldimethicone Crosspolymer is a copolymer of polydimethylsiloxyethyl dimethicone crosslinked with Bis-Vinyldimethicone
CAS #
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Form
Liquid
State
Solid
Functions
Viscosity Controlling
Controls Viscosity
Traditional Use
A crosslinked silicone polymer developed in the 1980s-1990s for advanced skincare formulations. Provides long-lasting hydration, improved texture, and silky feel while maintaining skin breathability.
EWG
4
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-assessed1 review →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR