Dimethicone/Polyglycerin-3 Crosspolymer
Dimethicone/Polyglycerin-3 Crosspolymer is a surfactant and cleansing ingredient. It’s in 7 products on Poliage, most often foundation, moisturizer and sunscreen. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: Silicones.
Updated October 23, 2026
What it does
Contains Dimethicone/Polyglycerin-3 Crosspolymer: cleansing
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Dimethicone/Polyglycerin-3 Crosspolymer: emulsifying
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Dimethicone/Polyglycerin-3 Crosspolymer: skin-conditioning
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Dimethicone/Polyglycerin-3 Crosspolymer: surfactant
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Dimethicone/Polyglycerin-3 Crosspolymer: viscosity-controlling
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 55787, accessed October 22, 2026.
Products that contain Dimethicone/Polyglycerin-3 Crosspolymer
L’Oréal Paris
Daily Volumizing Moisturizer
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
L’Oréal
Dream BB PURE FPS 15
Lists drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, silicones, salicylic acid
Maybelline
Dream Pure BB Cream
Foundation · Lists drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, silicones, salicylic acid
First Aid Beauty
Hydrating Dewy Gel Cream Moisturizer with Hyaluronic Acid + Ceramides
Moisturizer · Lists silicones
Rose Inc
Softlight Skin-Smoothing Liquid Foundation
Foundation · Lists essential oils, silicones
L’Oréal
SuperStay 24h fond de teint stretch beige éclat
Lists parabens, silicones
Dr. Dennis Gross
Ultimate Defense Broad Spectrum Sunscreen SPF 50
Sunscreen · Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
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