INCI name

VINYL DIMETHICONE/METHICONE SILSESQUIOXANE CROSSPOLYMER

Vinyl dimethicone/methicone silsesquioxane crosspolymer

A crosslinked silicone polymer used to adjust texture.

What it is

Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer is a crosslinked silicone polymer built from vinyl dimethicone, methicone and silsesquioxane units. CosIng lists it as viscosity controlling.

Where it is used

Used in primers, foundations, creams, sun care products and powders.

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.

Its position on the list does not show how much it contributes to the feel of the product.

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 (66)

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