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Dimethiconol/Propylsilsesquioxane/Silicate Crosspolymer

What Dimethiconol/Propylsilsesquioxane/Silicate Crosspolymer is & what it does

A high-molecular-weight silicone that forms a smoothing, conditioning film and adds gloss and slip. It helps soften the skin surface and lock in moisture.

What does this silicone crosspolymer do in skincare?

Dimethiconol/Propylsilsesquioxane/Silicate Crosspolymer is a silicone-based polymer used as a film former and texture agent. It helps create a smooth, water-resistant feel and can improve the wear of sunscreens and color products. It mainly affects the surface feel and finish rather than treating the skin.

Is this silicone crosspolymer comedogenic?

Silicone-based polymers like this one are large molecules that tend to sit on the skin surface, and they are often considered low on the pore-clogging scale. Responses still vary by individual and by the full formula. If you are acne-prone, you can monitor how your skin reacts to products that contain it.

Is this silicone crosspolymer natural or synthetic?

It is a synthetic ingredient, built from silicone and silicate-based units that are cross-linked into a polymer network. It is not derived from a plant or animal source. Being synthetic, it is normally suitable for vegan formulations.

Sunscreens with Dimethiconol/Propylsilsesquioxane/Silicate Crosspolymer

We rate 33 sunscreens that contain it, showing the top 10 by overall score:

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