Vinyl Dimethicone
What Vinyl Dimethicone is & what it does
A silicone elastomer powder that mattifies, blurs imperfections, and gives a soft, dry-touch finish. It absorbs oil and refines texture.
What does Vinyl Dimethicone do in skincare?
Vinyl Dimethicone is a silicone polymer used in cosmetics as a skin- conditioning agent and to improve texture. It helps give products a smooth, silky feel and can support a soft finish on the skin. It is often part of silicone blends that improve spreadability.
Is Vinyl Dimethicone safe?
Vinyl Dimethicone is a silicone widely used in cosmetics and is generally considered safe for topical use. Silicones like it sit on the skin's surface and are valued for their smooth feel. Reactions are uncommon, though individual sensitivity can vary.
Is Vinyl Dimethicone natural or synthetic?
Vinyl Dimethicone is a synthetic silicone polymer, manufactured rather than sourced from plants or animals. This synthetic origin gives it consistent performance and stability in formulas.
Sunscreens with Vinyl Dimethicone
We rate 31 sunscreens that contain it, showing the top 10 by overall score:
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ROUND LAB Birch Moisturizing Sun Stick SPF 50+ Pa++++
91/100
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ROUND LAB Birch Juice Moisturizing Sun Stick SPF 50+ Pa++++
91/100
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D'ALBA PIEDMONT Waterfull Cover Up Sun Cream SPF 50+ Pa++++
91/100
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Realbarrier Aqua Soothing Sun Stick SPF 50+ PA++++
91/100
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Be Minimalist
minimalist SPF 50 Sunscreen Stick
91/100
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Goodal Heartleaf Calming Cooling Sun Stick SPF 50+ Pa++++
91/100
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Make prem
Make P:rem UV Defense Me. Watery Balm Sun Stick SPF 50+ PA++++
89/100
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Put Simply Ray Away Sunstick SPF 50+ Pa++++ Broadspectrum Sunstick
89/100
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MARY & MAY Vegan Peptide Bakuchiol Sun Stick SPF50+ Pa++++
88/100
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Dermablock Mild Sun Stick SPF 50+/PA++++
88/100