A PEG-modified branched silicone used as an emulsifier.
What it is
PEG-9 polydimethylsiloxyethyl dimethicone is a branched silicone carrying polyethylene glycol chains with an average of 9 ethylene oxide units. CosIng lists it as an emulsifying surfactant and skin-conditioning agent.
Where it is used
Used in water-in-silicone and water-in-oil creams, foundations, BB creams and sun care 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 number 9 refers to the average degree of ethoxylation, so the raw material is a mixture of molecules rather than a single compound.
Functions
- Surfactant – emulsifying
- Helping suspensions or dispersions of liquids in a second liquid by reducing the surface tension of the substances to be emulsified.
- 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 (20)
- Lifter Plump & Glow · Maybelline
- Instant Eraser® · Maybelline
- PODKŁAD MIRACLE TOUCH · Max Factor
- Rich Treatment Foundation · ArtDeco
- Equilibrium Intensive Hydrating Eye Balm · Hourglass
- Shape Tape Ultra Creamy · Tarte
- Maybelline New York Lifter Plump & Glow Aydınlatan Fondöten 110 · Maybelline New York
- Maybelline New York Instant Anti-Age Perfector 4-in-1 Glow Light Concealer · L'Oréal
- Revlon Colorstay Normal/dry Longwear Makeup Fresh Beige 30mL · REVLON
- Maybelline New York Instant Perfector Glow 4 Etki 1 Arada Fondöten 00 Fair Light · L'Oréal
- Maybelline Foundation Fit Me Lum.&Smooth Med. Buff · L'OREAL NORGE AS
- Foundation Fit Me Buff Beige 130 · L'OREAL NORGE AS