A vinyl-functional silicone used as a viscosity-controlling agent.
What it is
Vinyl dimethicone is a dimethylpolysiloxane in which some methyl groups are replaced by vinyl groups, including at the chain ends. CosIng lists it as a viscosity-controlling ingredient.
Where it is used
Found in creams, primers, foundations and other products with a silicone base.
Limits of interpretation
The INCI list shows which ingredients are present, not how much of each. Above 1%, ingredients are listed in descending order of weight; below 1% the order is free.
The INCI name does not reveal the chain length or viscosity of the silicone.
Functions
- Viscosity controlling
- Increasing or decreasing the viscosity (thickness) of cosmetics.
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.
Products with this ingredient (9)
- Revolution Bouncy Pop Shadow Palette · Revolution
- Nanorevit pielęgnujący korektor rozświetlający · Paese
- Spicule Retinol PDRN Cream · Mary&May
- Anua Azelaic Acid Cica skin soothing moisturizer · Anua
- onion gel cream · ISNTREE
- epii face serum HPT6 Ultra Drop forte · epii
- SOOTHAL Baby Moisturizing Cream · abooba
- R.E.D. blemish clear Soothing Cream · COSMAX INC.
- ISNTREE Hyaluronic Acid Moist Cream · ISNTREE

