Dimethicone/Polyglycerin-3 Crosspolymer
What Dimethicone/Polyglycerin-3 Crosspolymer is & what it does
A silicone elastomer emulsifier that stabilizes formulas and gives a smooth, cushiony, blurring feel. It helps refine texture.
What does Dimethicone/Polyglycerin-3 Crosspolymer do in skincare?
Dimethicone/Polyglycerin-3 Crosspolymer is a silicone-based polymer used as an emollient and texture enhancer. In creams and sunscreens it helps create a smooth, soft, silky feel and can improve how evenly the product spreads and wears on the skin.
Is Dimethicone/Polyglycerin-3 Crosspolymer safe?
This crosspolymer is a common silicone-based ingredient that is generally considered well tolerated in cosmetic use. It sits mainly on the skin surface to improve texture, and as with any product, those with sensitive skin can patch test before regular use.
Is Dimethicone/Polyglycerin-3 Crosspolymer natural or synthetic?
It is a synthetic ingredient, built from silicone (dimethicone) units combined with a polyglycerin component into a crosslinked polymer. It is manufactured rather than sourced directly from plants or animals.
Sunscreens with Dimethicone/Polyglycerin-3 Crosspolymer
We rate 18 sunscreens that contain it, showing the top 10 by overall score:
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Image Skincare Prevention+® Daily Tinted Moisturizer SPF 30
85/100
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Aveda Daily Light Guard™ Defense Fluid Broad Spectrum SPF 30
83/100
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Dermaquest Sunarmor Spf 50
83/100
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Rodan + Fields Recharge Protect + Blur Broad Spectrum SPF 30 Sunscreen
81/100
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Sorella Apothecary Quench & Protect Hydrating SPF 30
81/100
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Nu Skin Nutricentials Daily Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50
81/100
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SkinCeuticals Physical UV Defense SPF 30
77/100
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Transparent lab Mineral Tinted Sunscreen SPF 50 Light
75/100
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Physiogel Daily Moisture Therapy Barrier Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50
73/100
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Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare All-physical Lightweight Wrinkle Defense Broad Spectrum Sunscreen SPF 30 Pa++++
73/100