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INCI name

C20-24 ALKYL DIMETHICONE

C20-24 alkyl dimethicone

Skin conditioningViscosity controllingreviewed

An alkyl-modified silicone used for skin conditioning and viscosity control.

What it is

C20-24 alkyl dimethicone is a silicone (dimethicone) in which some methyl groups are replaced by alkyl chains with 20 to 24 carbon atoms. CosIng lists it as a skin-conditioning and viscosity-controlling ingredient.

Where it is used

Used in creams, lipsticks, lip balms, foundations and other makeup products.

Limits of interpretation

The INCI list shows which ingredients are present, not how much of each. Above 1%, ingredients are listed in descending order of weight; below 1% the order is free.

The INCI name does not show the length of the silicone chain or the proportion of alkyl groups.

Functions

Skin conditioning
Maintaining the skin in good condition.
Viscosity controlling
Increasing or decreasing the viscosity (thickness) of cosmetics.

EU regulation

This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.

Products with this ingredient (16)

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