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Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer

Good

Silicone

No known benefits

Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer at a glance

  • A type of silicone powder
  • Used to give products a silky feel
  • Has some oil absorption properties
  • Ruled safe as used in cosmetics and is unable to penetrate skin

Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer description

Dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer is a silicone powder that gives cosmetic products a silky feel and has some oil absorption properties. It is often paired with pure dimethicone, a silicone that has documented protective and hydrating properties. The independent Cosmetic Ingredient Review panel found dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer is safe as used in skin care products. Its review determined that the size of this ingredient’s molecules is not able to penetrate skin. It was also not found to be irritating or sensitizing even in concentrations exceeding 45%.

Related ingredients: Polymer Silicone

Products with Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer

Resist Anti-Aging Clear Skin Moisturiser
Routine Step 1 Routine Step 2 Routine Step 3 Routine Step 4 Routine Step 5
Step 5 Moisturiser PM: A nighttime moisturiser provides your skin with the right ingredients, stimulating smoother, younger-looking and firmer skin
-15%
Night Moisturisers Resist Anti-Aging Clear Skin Moisturiser
Combination skin, Oily skin
£39.00 £33.15
15% off
Resist Anti-Aging Moisturiser SPF 50
Routine Step 1 Routine Step 2 Routine Step 3 Routine Step 4 Routine Step 5
Step 5 Moisturiser AM: The final step of your daytime routine is a moisturiser with SPF 30 or higher to shield your skin from sun damage
-15%
Day Moisturisers Resist Anti-Aging Moisturiser SPF 50
Combination skin, Oily skin
£39.00 £33.15
15% off
Skin Smoothing Retinol Body Treatment
-15%
Bodycare Skin Smoothing Retinol Body Treatment
All skin types
£34.00 £28.90
15% off
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Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer references

  • International Journal of Toxicology, Volume 33, Supplement 2, 2014, pages 65S–115S
  • https://cosmeticsinfo.org/ingredient/dimethiconevinyl-dimethicone-crosspolymer
  • https://www.brbstkimyasal.com/down/crosspolymers-customizing-sensory-feel.pdf

Peer-reviewed, substantiated scientific research is used to assess ingredients in this dictionary. Regulations regarding constraints, permitted concentration levels and availability vary by country and region.

Ingredient ratings

Best

Proven and supported by independent studies. Outstanding active ingredient for most skin types or concerns.

Good

Necessary to improve a formula's texture, stability, or penetration.

Average

Generally non-irritating but may have aesthetic, stability, or other issues that limit its usefulness.

Bad

There is a likelihood of irritation. Risk increases when combined with other problematic ingredients.

Worst

May cause irritation, inflammation, dryness, etc. May offer benefit in some capability but overall, proven to do more harm than good.

unknown

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