Dimethicone
Our database includes 14,162 products that contain Dimethicone.
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.
You should know
What it does
Emollient
Having the quality of softening or soothing the skin.
Skin Conditioning
To hydrate and soften skin
Skin Protecting
To keep skin from being damaged to a certain degree
Prevalence
Somewhat common
Percentage of products that contain it
20.3%
Top categories
Makeup
Moisturizers
Sunscreens
Position
Predominant list placement
Top 25%
Concentration
Concentrations we've seen
1% to
18%
References
Products with Dimethicone
CosIng Data
CosIng ID
33401
INCI Name
DIMETHICONE
INN Name
dimeticone
EC #
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Ph. Eur. Name
dimeticonum
All Functions
Antifoaming, Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting
