Vinyl Dimethicone/Lauryl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Synthetic
Cleanser
Silicone
Clean
Vinyl Dimethicone/Lauryl Dimethicone Crosspolymer is Lauryl Dimethicone crosslinked with divinyl dimethicone
CAS #
-
Form
Liquid
State
Solid
Functions
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Viscosity Controlling
Surfactant Cleansing
Antioxidant
Anti-Inflammatory
Boosts Collagen
Lifts away dirt and oil
Controls product thickness
Traditional Use
A modern crosslinked silicone polymer developed in the 1980s-1990s as an advanced ingredient for creating lightweight, non-greasy skin and hair conditioning benefits with water-resistant properties.
EWG
2
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-assessed3 reviews →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR