Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer

Vinyl dimethicone/methicone silsesquioxane crosspolymer is a crosslinked hybrid silicone network with an elastomeric structure. It blurs irregularities, controls shine, thickens formulas, and gives a smooth, matte, powdery feel.
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Ingredient Snapshot

Overview
A silicone that blurs pores, controls shine, and gives a matte feel.
Category
Skin Conditioning, Tone/Texture, Oil Control
Type
Silicone

Ingredient Ratings

Overall Rating

Good

Comedogenic Risk

None

Skin Benefits

Blurs the look of pores and fine lines while imparting a soft, velvety touch, and helps curb surface shine for a longer-lasting matte appearance.

Uses In Skincare & Cosmetics

Common in mattifying primers, oil-control gels, and cream-to-powder foundations to create a smooth, non-greasy finish and add structure to formulas.

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 with minimal skin penetration due to the crosslinked structure. Matte, powdery finishes can feel drying on very dry or sensitized skin; adjust use if tightness occurs.

Is Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer a Good Ingredient?

It rates Good because its crosslinked elastomer network blurs texture and moderates shine while remaining inert, stable, and typically low in irritation.

Products with Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer

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