murphyVinyldimethyl/Trimethylsiloxysilicate/Dimethicone Crosspolymer
molecular structure · PubChem
Synthetic
Emollient
Occlusive
Skin Conditioner
Silicone
Not Clean
Vinyldimethyl/Trimethylsiloxysilicate/Dimethicone Crosspolymer is Hydrogen Dimethicone crosslinked with vinyldimethyl/trimethylsiloxysilicate.
Form
Powder
State
Solid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Film Forming
Creates a physical seal on skin to lock moisture in and keep irritants out. The "slugging" ingredient — barrier protection.
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Viscosity Controlling
Locks In Moisture
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.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
Restricted By
Concentration Guide
CIR lists it as not reported to be in use.
CIR · report published 2014
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR