Dimethicone

Our database includes 9297 products that contain Dimethicone.

You should know

What it is

Silicon

Comedogenic Rating: 1

Irritancy Rating: 0

Explained

Dimethicone is a silicone used for making products smooth and silky. It also has the added benefit of sealing in hydration. The amount of dimethicone found in beauty products is considered safe and non-comedogenic, meaning it won't clog pores.

Dimethicone has been found increase absorption in skin, boosting the benefits of other ingredients. While there is concern for the safety of dimethicone, the levels used in skincare are safe for use.

People also like: Glycerin, Niacinamide, Panthenol

People also dislike: Parfum, Alcohol, Niacinamide

Dimethicone is a somewhat common cosmetic ingredient, with about 21.0% of the products in our database containing it.

What it does:

Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting

Community Stats

6128 people from our community have liked or disliked this ingredient.

Users who like it 💖

Often have the following skin types:

Sensitive Dry

Usually have one or more of the following skin concerns:

Seborrheic Dermatitis • Sensitivity • Wrinkles • Redness

Users who dislike it 💔

Often have the following skin types:

Sensitive Combination

Usually have one or more of the following skin concerns:

Sensitivity • Fungal Acne • Redness • Fine Lines

Where it's used

Dimethicone is most often found as ingredient number 8 within an ingredient list.

Of the 15 products in our database that have a known concentration of Dimethicone, we've seen concentrations from 1% to 17.5% specified within their ingredient lists.