A silicone polymer used as an emollient and antistatic agent.
What it is
Methicone is a silicone polymer, poly(methylhydrogensiloxane), in which each silicon atom carries one methyl group and one hydrogen atom. CosIng lists it as an antistatic, emollient and skin-conditioning ingredient.
Where it is used
Found in makeup, powders and creams; it is also used to coat pigments.
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 the amount used or whether it serves mainly as an emollient or as a pigment coating.
Functions
- Antistatic
- Preventing and/or reducing static electricity by neutralising electrical charge on surfaces.
- Skin conditioning – emollient
- Acting as lubricants on the skin surface providing the skin with a soft and smooth appearance.
- 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 (87)
- Revolution Colour Filter Correcting Concealer · Revolution
- Revolution IRL Filter Longwear Foundation · Revolution
- Revolution IRL Filter Finish Concealer · Revolution
- Revolution Conceal & Glow Foundation · Revolution
- Revolution Pro Instant Line Eraser · Revolution
- PODKŁAD MIRACLE TOUCH · Max Factor
- Max Factor Miracle Pure Skin Reset 2w1 Podkład Serum · Max Factor
- Korektor Facefinity Multi-Perfector · Max Factor
- Loose Powder · Max Factor
- Miracle Pure Skin Reset Foundation · Max Factor
- Glow Framer · Max Factor
- Facefinity All Day Flawless 3 in 1 Make-up · Max Factor