Ingredient
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Low risk
FunctionTexture
What it is — Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer (INCI: Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer) is a crosslinked silicone used as a texturizing agent.
What it does — It is commonly used to adjust thickness, slip and overall feel, giving a soft-focus, velvety touch and helping blur the look of the surface.
Typical use — Appears in primers, creams, sunscreens and makeup where a smooth, refined finish is wanted.
Who it suits / good to know — Suits those who like a silky, mattifying feel. Its role is sensorial and cosmetic rather than a treatment active.
Safety — Graded low risk as an inert silicone texture agent. This is general information, not medical advice.
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How grades are set — Risk reflects our own reading of publicly available safety data, an EWG-style reading shown at the worst-case grade we've assigned this ingredient across products. It isn't a third party's proprietary score, and it isn't medical advice. Always read the packaging and patch-test where indicated.
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