Very Disliked

Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer

Explained

This ingredient is a silicone used to improve the texture of products and absorb oil. It does not get absorbed into the skin.

Like other silicones, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer helps condition the skin by creating a barrier. In this sense, it can act as an emollient and trap moisture in.

This ingredient is a type of elastomer.

See all 3,405 products with Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer

Users who like it
11%
Users who avoid it
89%

What it does

Skin Conditioning To hydrate and soften skin

Prevalence

Uncommon Percentage of products that contain it
4%
Top categories
Makeup
Moisturizers
Sunscreens
Position Predominant list placement
Top 50%

References

CosIng Data

CosIng ID 33439
INCI Name DIMETHICONE/VINYL DIMETHICONE CROSSPOLYMER
All Functions Skin Conditioning, Viscosity Controlling