Common Name(s): Vinyl dimethicone/lauryl dimethicone crosspolymer,lauryl silicone elastomer,silicone elastomer c12

DESCRIPTION

What It Does: Creates a silky, smooth skin texture and helps control shine in skin care and makeup products.

Why It's Used: Selected for its unique elastomeric texture that combines the silky sensory profile of silicones with lauryl-chain compatibility with organic oils.

How It Works: Crosslinked polymer network traps volatile silicones and oils in a 3d matrix; lauryl chains increase compatibility with organic emollients; elastic gel structure provides optical blur effect.

Typically Found In: Primers,bb/cc creams,foundations,face serums,body lotions

TECHNICAL DETAILS

Primary Category: Functional ingredient – emollient

Secondary Functions: Film forming,texture modifier,skin conditioning

Application Areas:

Typical Concentration Range: 1%–25%

SOURCING & ETHICS

Vegan Status: Conditional - supplier confirmation required

Halal Status: Yes

Source Notes: Silicone-based; synthetic origin; cyclic siloxane-free crosspolymer grade. [audit 2026-07-29 rev2: status downgraded on audit. determination requires shariah-panel sign-off.]

SKIN COMPATIBILITY

Irritancy Rating: 1/5 – very low

Comedogenicity Rating: 1/5 – low

Sensitivity Concerns: Generally well tolerated. inert silicone elastomer. check for cyclopentasiloxane (d5) absence in certified versions.

Safe for Sensitive Skin: Yes

SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY

Safety Profile: Good safety profile. ewg score: 1–2.

Works Well With: Cyclopentasiloxane,isododecane,emollients,pigments,sunscreen actives

Avoid Combining With: No significant incompatibilities

SCIENTIFIC NOTE

Silicone elastomers swell in the presence of compatible oils (particularly linear silicones and organic esters); the lauryl modification extends swelling capacity to include c12+ esters versus standard vinyl dimethicone elastomers.

Last Verified: 2026-03-27

Primary Sources: Cosing database,shin-etsu/dow corning technical sheets,inci dictionary