Trifluoropropyl Dimethicone/Trifluoropropyl Divinyldimethicone Crosspolymer
AKA: Fluorosilicone Crosspolymer, Silicone Copolymer
Synthetic
Cleanser
Skin Conditioner
Silicone
Not Clean
Trifluoropropyl Dimethicone/Trifluoropropyl Divinyldimethicone Crosspolymer
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.
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Viscosity Controlling
Locks in moisture
Traditional Use
Synthetic silicone crosspolymer developed for advanced cosmetic formulations to provide improved spreadability, water resistance, and sensory feel in modern skincare and color cosmetics.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
Restricted By
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-assessed1 review →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR