A silicone emulsifier with lauryl and PEG side chains.
What it is
Lauryl PEG-9 polydimethylsiloxyethyl dimethicone is a modified silicone carrying lauryl (C12) groups, polyethylene glycol chains with an average of nine ethylene oxide units, and branched siloxane groups. CosIng lists it as a hair-conditioning and skin-conditioning agent and a cleansing surfactant.
Where it is used
Found in water-in-oil and water-in-silicone creams, foundations, BB creams and sunscreens.
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 label does not show its concentration.
Functions
- Hair conditioning
- Enhancing the appearance and feel of hair. Leaving the hair easy to comb, supple, soft and shiny and/or imparting volume, lightness, gloss, texture, etc.
- Skin conditioning
- Maintaining the skin in good condition.
- Surfactant – cleansing
- Wetting body surfaces, emulsifying or solubilizing oils, and suspending soil (generally, such ingredients contribute to the foaming and lathering properties of cleansing products).
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)
- Skin Illusion All-In-One Concealer · Clarins
- Fondotinta Miracle Touch · Max Factor
- Eyeshadow Primer · Lumene
- Natural Glow Instant Radiance Primer · Lumene
- CC All-In-One Primer · Lumene
- Blur Longwear Matte Primer · Lumene
- Fluid Camouflage Foundation · ArtDeco
- Korektor Luminous Concealer SPF 50 ART nr 01- 04 · Pierre René
- Luminous Foundation · Anastasia Beverly Hills
- Korektor 110C Cool Stella 9ml · HDREY
- Korektor 109N Neutral Aurora 9ml · HDREY
- Korektor 108W Warm Celeste 9ml · HDREY