Trifluoropropyl Dimethicone/Trifluoropropyl Divinyldimethicone Crosspolymer

Trifluoropropyl Dimethicone/Trifluoropropyl Divinyldimethicone Crosspolymer molecular structure
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Fluorosilicone Crosspolymer, Silicone Copolymer
Synthetic
Cleanser
Skin Conditioner
Silicone
Not Clean
OriginDerived from dimethicone siloxane polymers modified with trifluoropropyl and divinyl functional groups. Synthesized through crosslinking reactions of siloxane monomers with fluorinated alkyl and vinyl substituents.
Trifluoropropyl Dimethicone/Trifluoropropyl Divinyldimethicone Crosspolymer
Form
Liquid
State
Solid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
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
The paper trail
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⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
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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 Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR