An alkyl-modified silicone used as an emollient.
What it is
Cetyl dimethicone is a silicone polymer in which some of the methyl groups are replaced by cetyl (C16) chains. CosIng lists it as an emollient.
Where it is used
Used in creams, foundations, sun care products and other makeup and skin care.
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.
Its position on the list does not tell you what role it plays in a given formula beyond the functions listed by CosIng.
Functions
- Skin conditioning – emollient
- Acting as lubricants on the skin surface providing the skin with a soft and smooth appearance.
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.
Products with this ingredient (32)
- XX Revolution Skin Blur Soft Focus Skin Tint · Revolution
- XX Revolution ConcealXX Super FiXX Concealer · Revolution
- Revolution Bright Light Face Glow · Revolution
- Revolution Slick & Fix Brow & Hair Stick · Revolution
- Walk Of No Shame Jewel Look – Red Glitter Lip Gloss & Cream Eyeshadow · Charlotte Tilbury
- Highlighting Effect Fluid Concealer 03 · KIKO Milano
- I love mini Nawilżający krem do stóp 30ml · Floslek
- BALERINA Intensywnie nawilżający krem do stóp 50 ml · Floslek
- Purritin Lekki fluid matujący SPF 50+ · Iwostin
- Żelowy krem do ciała SPF 50+ · Iwostin
- Nawilżający krem z prebiotykami · Iwostin
- Iwostin AGE LIFT krem pod oczy · Iwostin