Bis-PEG/PPG-14/14 Dimethicone
Silicon
Silicon
Explained
Bis-PEG/PPG-14/14 Dimethicone is a silicone + PEG/PPG hybrid that mainly works as an emulsifier.
It helps water and silicone oils play nicely together in water-in-silicone formulas (think primers, silky sunscreens, long-wear makeup).
Chemically, it's basically a dimethicone that's been made more water-friendly by attaching ethylene oxide (PEG) and propylene oxide (PPG) chains. That's why you'll get that classic soft feel from silicone without the formula separating.
It is able to improve stability, spreadability, and add a velvety finish in low amounts.
See all 440 products with Bis-PEG/PPG-14/14 Dimethicone
What it does
Emollient
Having the quality of softening or soothing the skin.
Emulsifying
The act of emulsion: a suspension of small globules of one liquid in a second liquid with which the first will not mix
Skin Conditioning
To hydrate and soften skin
Surfactant
When added to liquid, surfactants may act as detergents, wetting agents, emulsifiers, foaming agents, and dispersants
Prevalence
Less common
Percentage of products that contain it
0.3%
Top categories
Makeup
Treatments
Sunscreens
Position
Predominant list placement
Top 50%
References
CosIng Data
CosIng ID
54704
INCI Name
BIS-PEG/PPG-14/14 DIMETHICONE
All Functions
Emollient, Emulsifying, Skin Conditioning, Surfactant
