A silicone resin with phenylpropyl groups, used as a film former and emollient.
What it is
Phenylpropyldimethylsiloxysilicate is a silicone resin in which a silicate core carries dimethyl(2-phenylpropyl)silyl groups. CosIng lists it as an emollient, film-forming, hair-conditioning and skin-conditioning ingredient.
Where it is used
Appears on the ingredient lists of a small number of 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 molecular weight of the resin.
Functions
- Skin conditioning – emollient
- Acting as lubricants on the skin surface providing the skin with a soft and smooth appearance.
- Film forming
- Producing (upon application) a continuous film on the skin, hair or nails.
- 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 – miscellaneous
- Enhancing the appearance of dry and/or damaged skin by reducing flaking and restoring suppleness.
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.
Products with this ingredient (10)
- Unisex Healthy Glow – Hydrating Tinted Moisturiser · Charlotte Tilbury
- Automatyczna konturówka do ust · Eveline Cosmetics
- Automatyczna kredka do oczu · Eveline Cosmetics
- Konturówka do ust Nudes · Eveline Cosmetics
- Festive Dreams – Limited Edition – GLIDR Trio · Anastasia Beverly Hills
- Vamp! Creamy Duo · Pupa Milano
- Miss Pupa Gloss · Pupa Milano
- Ultra Shine Lip Gloss 01 bronze · BABOR
- Ultra Shine Lip Gloss 02 berry nude · BABOR
- Incredible Black · Wibo