Thickener
DIPHENYL DIMETHICONE/VINYL DIPHENYL DIMETHICONE/SILSESQUIOXANE CROSSPOLYMER
Safety score · 0–100
Good
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
A crosslinked phenyl-silicone resin that controls product thickness and gives a silky, powdery feel. Silicones of this size do not penetrate skin and are generally very well tolerated.
Function
Skin benefits
- Adds shine and gloss to skin care and color cosmetics
- Provides silky, powdery feel
- High-MW silicone with negligible skin penetration
Known concerns
- Silicone resin; not biodegradable
- Phenyl-silicones can carry trace aromatic monomer residues
- Limited human clinical data for this specific polymer
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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