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Key benefits: Hydration.

Dimethicone/peg-10/15 Crosspolymer

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Dimethicone/PEG-10/15 Crosspolymer is a copolymer of dimethicone crosslinked with a mixture of PEG-10 and PEG-15 diallyl ethers

Purpose

A mixture of the silicone dimethicone with PEG-10 and PEG-15.

Rating

GOOD

Category

Silicone, Emollient, Polymer

INCI Purpose

FILM FORMING, OPACIFYING

Benefits

Hydration — Attracts and locks in moisture to keep skin plump and dewy

Risks

Silicone — Creates a barrier on skin that may trap debris and clog pores

Alternative Names

Hair Profile

Functions

Water-Soluble Silicone

At a Glance

Article

A mixture of the silicone dimethicone with PEG-10 and PEG-15.

See: Silicone, Dimethicone

References

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