Vinyl Dimethicone/Lauryl/Behenyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer

Vinyl Dimethicone/Lauryl/Behenyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer 1
Vinyl Dimethicone/Lauryl/Behenyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer 2
Vinyl Dimethicone/Lauryl/Behenyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer 3
Vinyl Dimethicone/Lauryl/Behenyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer 4
Synthetic
Skin Conditioner
Silicone
Not Clean
Vinyl Dimethicone/Lauryl/Behenyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer is lauryl/behenyl dimethicone crosslinked with divinyl dimethicone.
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.
Locks in moisture
Traditional Use
Developed in the 1990s-2000s, this sophisticated crosspolymer was engineered to provide enhanced conditioning, silkiness, and water-repellency in premium skincare and cosmetic formulations.
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