Skin Conditioning
BIS-PHENYLISOPROPYL PHENYLISOPROPYL DIMETHICONE/VINYL DIMETHICONE CROSSPOLYMER
Safety score · 0–100
Good
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
A phenyl-substituted silicone crosspolymer that adds shine, conditioning and a touch of UV-scattering. Well tolerated as a high-MW silicone; phenyl groups give it a particularly glossy finish.
Function
Skin benefits
- Adds shine and gloss to skin and hair
- Modest UV-scattering effect from phenyl groups
- Conditions skin with a luxurious feel
Known concerns
- Silicone elastomer; not biodegradable
- Phenyl-silicones can carry trace aromatic monomer residues
- Limited cosmetic-specific clinical data
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
Related skin conditionings
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