Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer
Use With Caution
Synthetic Polymer
Also Known As
Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer; Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer
CAS Number
Not Available
What It Does
Film Former; Texture Enhancer; Blurring Agent
Why Oh Daisey Rates It This Way
A silicone-based crosslinked polymer used to improve texture, provide a soft-focus effect, and enhance wear. Due to its persistent synthetic polymer structure and limited environmental degradation, it is classified as Use with Caution despite a favorable human safety profile.
Evidence Level
Moderate