A reactive silicone used as a film former.
What it is
Hydrogen dimethicone is a derivative of dimethicone in which some of the methyl groups are replaced with hydrogen atoms. CosIng lists it as film forming.
Where it is used
Used mainly as a surface treatment for pigments and powders in foundations, powders, eyeshadows and other makeup.
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.
When it is used to coat pigments, it may appear on the label even though it is part of the pigment treatment.
Functions
- Film forming
- Producing (upon application) a continuous film on the skin, hair or nails.
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.
Products with this ingredient (91)
- Fondotinta Miracle Touch · Max Factor
- FONDOTINTA FACEFINITY COMPACT · Max Factor
- Facefinity Compact · Max Factor
- The CC + Cream – Green CC · IsaDora
- The CC + Cream – Deep · IsaDora
- The Wake Up the Glow Luminous Foundation – Warm · IsaDora
- The CC + Cream – Tan · IsaDora
- The CC + Cream – Medium · IsaDora
- The Wake Up the Glow Luminous Foundation – Cool · IsaDora
- The CC + Cream – Light · IsaDora
- The Wake Up the Glow Luminous Foundation – Neutral · IsaDora
- The Bright Base Nail Whitener – Nail Whitener · IsaDora