A short volatile silicone used as an antifoaming and skin-conditioning agent.
What it is
Trisiloxane (octamethyltrisiloxane) is a linear siloxane with three silicon atoms. It is a low-viscosity silicone that evaporates readily. CosIng lists it as an antifoaming and skin-conditioning agent.
Where it is used
Found in makeup, sun care products, hair care products and creams.
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 concentration used.
Functions
- Antifoaming
- Suppressing foam during manufacturing or reducing the tendency of finished products to generate foam.
- 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 (45)
- Eyefinity All Day Liquid Eyeshadow · Max Factor
- The Matte Eyeshadow Stick Longwear & Water-Resistant – Smoky Grey · IsaDora
- The Shimmer Eyeshadow Stick Longwear & Water-Resistant – Green Shimmer · IsaDora
- The Gleam Eyeshadow Stick Longwear & Water-Resistant – Denim Steel · IsaDora
- The Matte Eyeshadow Stick Longwear & Water-Resistant – Cool Taupe · IsaDora
- The Shimmer Eyeshadow Stick Longwear & Water-Resistant – Golden Glow · IsaDora
- The Gleam Eyeshadow Stick Longwear & Water-Resistant – Mauve Brown · IsaDora
- The Matte Eyeshadow Stick Longwear & Water-Resistant – True Brown · IsaDora
- The Shimmer Eyeshadow Stick Longwear & Water-Resistant – Lavender Vibe · IsaDora
- The Gleam Eyeshadow Stick Longwear & Water-Resistant – Sandstone · IsaDora
- The Matte Eyeshadow Stick Longwear & Water-Resistant – Apricot Blush · IsaDora
- The Shimmer Eyeshadow Stick Longwear & Water-Resistant – Bronze Brown · IsaDora