Dimethicone Crosspolymer

Dimethicone Crosspolymer is a three-dimensional silicone elastomer formed by crosslinking dimethicone into a stable network. It creates plush, blurring textures, manages greasiness, suspends actives, and gives a smooth, velvety finish.
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Ingredient Snapshot

Overview
A silicone gel that blurs pores and controls shine for a velvety look.
Category
Tone/Texture, Skin Conditioning, Oil Control
Type
Film Former

Ingredient Ratings

Overall Rating

Good

Comedogenic Risk

None

Skin Benefits

Blurs the look of uneven texture and pores for a softer visual finish. Helps control surface oil while delivering a bouncy, cushiony feel.

Uses In Skincare & Cosmetics

Used in mattifying primers, gel-creams, and long-wear foundations to provide structure, reduce shine, and keep actives uniformly dispersed.

Comedogenic Rating

This ingredient has a comedogenic rating of 0. It is considered non-comedogenic and has little to no likelihood of clogging pores.

Safety

Low irritation potential and generally inert on skin. In some formulas it can accentuate dryness or cause transient tightness; adjust layering if sensitivity occurs.

Is Dimethicone Crosspolymer a Good Ingredient?

A crosslinked silicone elastomer that provides soft-focus blurring, oil control, and structure for smooth application. Rated Good because it delivers consistent texture benefits but lacks strong clinical outcome evidence and can pill or feel drying in very matte systems.

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