Lauryl Dimethicone/Polyglycerin-3 Crosspolymer
What Lauryl Dimethicone/Polyglycerin-3 Crosspolymer is & what it does
A silicone emollient that conditions skin and improves spread with a dry, silky feel. It also helps disperse pigments and filters.
What does Lauryl Dimethicone/Polyglycerin-3 Crosspolymer do in skincare?
This ingredient is a silicone-based crosspolymer used as an emulsifier and texture agent, especially in water-in-silicone systems. It helps blend oil and water phases and gives products a smooth, silky feel. It is a formulation aid rather than an active.
Is Lauryl Dimethicone/Polyglycerin-3 Crosspolymer safe?
This silicone crosspolymer is widely used as an emulsifier and is generally considered safe at the levels used in cosmetics. As a large polymer it stays on the surface of skin and is not expected to penetrate. If you have specific concerns, consult a dermatologist.
Is Lauryl Dimethicone/Polyglycerin-3 Crosspolymer natural or synthetic?
It is synthetic, being a silicone polymer manufactured by chemically combining dimethicone-type and polyglycerin units. It does not occur in nature in this form. It also contains no animal-derived material, so it is generally suitable for vegan formulas.
Sunscreens with Lauryl Dimethicone/Polyglycerin-3 Crosspolymer
We rate 10 sunscreens that contain it:
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Instree Hyaluronic Acid Natural Sun Cream SPF 50+ Pa++++
74/100
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Torriden Balanceful Cica Tone Up Sun Cream SPF50+ Pa++++ -
74/100
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Torriden Balanceful Tone Up Sunscreen Foundation Free SPF 50+, Pa++++
72/100
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Amaterasun Physical Pore Blurring Sunscreen SPF 50+ Pa++++
72/100
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Mediheal Moisture Tone-up Sun Cream Vitamin C
71/100
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Skin game Panthenol Physical Sunscreen SPF 35 pa +++
71/100
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Klairs All-day Airy Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50+ PA++++
67/100
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KEENONIKS Tomato Rosy Tone-up Suncream
67/100
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Shingmulnara Mild Face & Body Sun Cream
65/100
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Isntree Hyaluronic Acid Natural Sun Cream (2025 Renewal)
49/100