Very Disliked
Methicone
Silicon
Silicones are a colorless substance derived from the silicon mineral used to help boost the appearance and feel of a product.
Explained
Methicone is a type of silicone and is a simpler form of dimethicone.
Silicones are used to enhance the texture of products and have emollient properties. Methicone is used to give products a silky texture and improves spreadability.
See all 1,318 products with Methicone
Users who like it
6%
Users who avoid it
94%
What it does
Emollient
Having the quality of softening or soothing the skin.
Skin Conditioning
To hydrate and soften skin
Prevalence
Uncommon
Percentage of products that contain it
1.6%
Top categories
Makeup
Sunscreens
Lip Care
Position
Predominant list placement
Bottom 50%
References
Products with Methicone
CosIng Data
CosIng ID
35258
INCI Name
METHICONE
All Functions
Antistatic, Emollient, Skin Conditioning