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CETYL DIMETHICONE/BIS-VINYLDIMETHICONE CROSSPOLYMER

82

Safety score · 0–100

Good

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

A silicone elastomer that gives a soft, blur-finish skin feel in primers and serums. Inert and very well tolerated; the only common knock is environmental persistence.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENTSKIN CONDITIONING

Skin benefits

  • Silicone elastomer for silky feel
  • Soft-focus blur
  • Improves spreadability
  • Long-wear film

Known concerns

  • Microplastic-style persistence concern
  • No significant concerns at cosmetic concentrations

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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