Ingredients / PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone
Very Disliked

PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone

Explained

PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone is a modified version of dimethicone with emulsifying properties. It helps add a silky and lightweight feel to products like sunscreens and foundations.

Its unique structure allows it to bridge the gap between water-loving and oil-loving ingredients. This makes it especially good at creating stable, velvety, and elegant formulations.

See all 983 products with PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone

Users who like it
7%
Users who avoid it
93%

What it does

Emulsifying The act of emulsion: a suspension of small globules of one liquid in a second liquid with which the first will not mix

Prevalence

Less common Percentage of products that contain it
0.8%
Top categories
Makeup
Moisturizers
Sunscreens
Position Predominant list placement
Top 25%

References

www.cir-safety.org

CosIng Data

CosIng ID 57121
INCI Name PEG/PPG-18/18 DIMETHICONE
All Functions Emulsifying