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DIMETHICONE/PEG-10/15 CROSSPOLYMER

Updated
80

Safety score · 0–100

Good

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

About

A water-compatible silicone elastomer. Gives a soft, blurring finish and helps spread other ingredients evenly; very well tolerated by skin.

Function

FILM FORMINGOPACIFYING

Skin benefits

  • Silicone elastomer with PEG modification
  • Smooth, blurring skin feel
  • Helps deliver oil-soluble actives
  • Stable across pH range

Known concerns

  • PEG portion can carry trace 1,4-dioxane if poorly purified
  • Not readily biodegradable
  • Buildup possible without exfoliation

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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