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DIPHENYL DIMETHICONE/VINYL DIPHENYL DIMETHICONE/SILSESQUIOXANE CROSSPOLYMER

80

Safety score · 0–100

Good

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

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

VISCOSITY CONTROLLING

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

EU CosIng database

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

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