Quick answer
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
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Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer is a crosslinked dimethyl siloxane polymer (silicone elastomer) that is formed by the reaction between Hydrogen Dimethicone or Bis-Hydrogen Dimethicone, and Vinyl Dimethicone or Bis-Vinyldimethicone.
Purpose
Silicone powder that’s used to give cosmetics a silky feel and has mild absorption properties. It has been ruled safe as used in cosmetics.
Rating
GOOD
Category
Silicone, Texture Enhancer, Polymer
INCI Purpose
SKIN CONDITIONING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING
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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
Article
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%.
See: Polymer, Silicone
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