Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Dimethicone Crosspolymer is a viscosity controlling and hair fixing ingredient. It’s in 134 products on Poliage, most often foundation, lip and moisturizer. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: Silicones.
Updated October 22, 2026
In plain English
Dimethicone crosspolymer: used to keep emulsions from separating and hold a hairstyle.
What it does
Contains Dimethicone Crosspolymer: emulsion-stabilising
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Dimethicone Crosspolymer: hair-fixing
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Dimethicone Crosspolymer: viscosity-controlling
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 55749, accessed October 22, 2026.
Products that contain Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Kevyn Aucoin
Stripped Nude Skin Tint
Foundation · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
MAC
Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 24HR Matte Foundation + Oil Control
Foundation · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, silicones, salicylic acid
ColourPop
Super Shock Blush
Blush · Lists silicones
Maybelline
Super Stay Matte Ink Liquid Lipstick Birthday Edition
Lip · Lists fragrance, silicones
SHEGLAM
Take A Hint Lip Tint-Memories
Lip · Lists fragrance, silicones
Tatcha
The Silk Sunscreen SPF 50
Sunscreen · Lists silicones
Algenist
Triple Algae Eye Renewal Balm
Eye cream · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones
First Aid Beauty
Ultra Repair Retinol Serum with 0.3% Retinol Complex + Peptides
Serum · Lists retinoid, silicones
CeraVe
Ultra-Light Moisturizing Gel
Moisturizer · Lists silicones
Supergoop
Unseen Sunscreen
Lists silicones, chemical UV filters
Supergoop!
Unseen Sunscreen SPF 50
Sunscreen · Lists silicones, chemical UV filters
Naturium
Vitamin Bright Illuminating Eye Cream
Eye cream · Lists silicones
Naturium
Vitamin C Super Eye Cream Plus
Eye cream · Lists retinoid, silicones
Mario Badescu
Watermelon & Basil Lip Balm
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, coconut derivatives
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