emollient · thickener
Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Commonly feared, low concern·Moderate evidence
A crosslinked silicone polymer that creates a velvety texture in primers and powders. The crosslinked structure does not change its safety profile, and it is inert and well tolerated.
The myth vs the evidence
Subject to the same silicone fears as dimethicone, though the polymeric structure is still breathable to water vapor and does not suffocate the skin.
Products with Dimethicone Crosspolymer
References
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