A silicone polyether used as an emulsifier.
What it is
PEG/PPG-18/18 dimethicone is a silicone (dimethicone) modified with polyethylene glycol and polypropylene glycol chains, with an average of 18 units of each. CosIng lists it as an emulsifying surfactant.
Where it is used
Found in creams, foundations, sun care products and other silicone-based emulsions.
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 numbers refer to the average number of ethylene oxide and propylene oxide units; the label does not show the concentration used.
Functions
- Surfactant – emulsifying
- Helping suspensions or dispersions of liquids in a second liquid by reducing the surface tension of the substances to be emulsified.
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.
Products with this ingredient (150)
- Korektor Pod Oczy Miracle Pure Eye Enhancer · Max Factor
- Facefinity All Day Flawless 3 in 1 Make-up · Max Factor
- Miracle Pure Eye Enhancer · Max Factor
- FONDOTINTA MIRACLE PURE · Max Factor
- Fondotinta Lasting Performance · Max Factor
- Miracle Prep Pore Minimising & Mattifying Primer · Max Factor
- Miracle Prep Illuminating & Hydrating Primer · Max Factor
- Miracle Pure Skin-Improving Foundation · Max Factor
- Lasting Performance Foundation · Max Factor
- Facefinity Lasting Performance Foundation · Max Factor
- Miracle Pure Colour Correcting & Anti-Fatigue Eye Enhancer · Max Factor
- Mastertouch Concealer · Max Factor