Emollient

PEG-10 Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer

Hydrophobically modified silicone elastomer for primers, SPF, foundations, and gel textures. Thickens the silicone phase and provides a smooth soft-focus finish.

silicone elastomerprimersoft-focusviscosity

✓ Safe

Comedogenic Rating

0/5

Irritation Potential

0/5

What is it?

Three-dimensional dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone network with PEG-10 fragments for compatibility with more polar phases.

Used in primers, SPF, foundations, serums, and mattifying gels.

Key Benefits

✦

Thickens the silicone phase.

Forms an elastic gel matrix.

◈

Improves slip.

Provides a smooth, silky application.

✧

Creates soft-focus.

Optically softens the appearance of texture without therapeutic action.

Suitable for

primersSPFfoundation productsmattifying gels.

Main Actions

✓ silicone thickening✓ texture enhancement✓ soft-focus✓ stabilizing

Not an active against pores.

Soft-focus effect is cosmetic and temporary; the polymer does not change the structure of pores.

CategoryEmollients

Frequently Asked Questions

What does PEG-10 Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer do for skin?

Used in primers, SPF, foundations, serums, and mattifying gels.

Who should use PEG-10 Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer?

PEG-10 Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer is suitable for: primers, SPF, foundation products, mattifying gels..

Are there any warnings about PEG-10 Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer?

Soft-focus effect is cosmetic and temporary; the polymer does not change the structure of pores.

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