An alkyl-modified silicone used as a skin-conditioning ingredient.
What it is
Lauryl dimethicone is a silicone copolymer of dimethylsiloxane and methyldodecylsiloxane units, so part of the chain carries lauryl (C12 alkyl) groups, with trimethylsilyl end groups. CosIng lists it as a skin-conditioning ingredient.
Where it is used
Found in a small number of skin care and 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 chain length or the proportion of lauryl groups.
Functions
- Skin conditioning
- Maintaining the skin in good condition.
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.
Products with this ingredient (5)
- Eyes Of A Star: Hollywood Flawless Eye Filters Eyeshadow Palette · Charlotte Tilbury
- Perfect Matte Serum Foundation · ArtDeco
- BAREPRO® 24HR Wear Skin-Perfecting Matte Liquid Foundation Mineral SPF 20 · bareMinerals
- Dr Irena Eris MOONLIT SKY Eyeshadow 3.5 g · Dr Irena Eris
- Dr Irena Eris Zestaw EYE COMBO CAPPUCCINO SMOKEY EYE 9 ml + 3.5 g · Dr Irena Eris