Snapshot
- Overview
- A silky silicone that blurs pores and gives a soft-focus finish.
- Category
- Skin Conditioning, Tone/Texture, Oil Control
- Type
- Silicone
Cetearyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Cetearyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer is a crosslinked silicone elastomer formed from dimethicone and fatty alcohol groups. It's used in skincare and makeup to create a velvety slip, reduce greasy feel, stabilize formulas, and give a soft-focus finish.
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Our take
Is Cetearyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer a Good Ingredient?
It reliably improves texture, blurring, and stability with low irritation, but offers no direct skin‑active benefits. A small subset may experience buildup or pilling in heavy silicone systems. That mix of usefulness and tolerability lands it a Good rating rather than Great.
What it does
Skin Benefits
Blurs the look of pores and fine lines while helping control surface shine for a smoother-looking complexion. Provides a cushioned, silky feel that makes makeup sit more evenly on the skin.
Where you'll find it
Uses in Skincare & Cosmetics
Often included in makeup primers, oil-control gels, and lightweight foundations to deliver a smooth application and a quick, non-tacky dry-down.
Before you use it
Safety
Generally low irritation potential and considered inert on skin. Those very prone to congestion may prefer patch testing in rich, silicone‑forward formulas. No notable regulatory restrictions known.
Products with Cetearyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
