Silicone
12 ingredients in this category
Bis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane
Synthetic, wax-like ingredient
Bis-Phenylpropyl Dimethicone
Synthetic, silicone-based polymer
Caprylyl Methicone
Synthetic or plant-derived silicone polymer
Cetyl Dimethicone
Cetyl dimethicone is a silicone polymer that plays multiple roles in cosmetics
Cyclohexasiloxane
Dodecamethylcyclohexasiloxane
Synthetic silicone known for its lightweight, non-greasy, silky feel
Cyclomethicone
Cyclopentasiloxane
A type of silicone used in skincare
Cyclotetrasiloxane
Octamethylcyclotetrasiloxane
A type of silicone
Dimethicone
Silicone
Commonly used emollient, known for its gentleness and silky feel Recognized as a skin protectant (in concentrations 1-30%) by the U.S. FDA
Dimethicone Copolyol
Dimethylpolysiloxan
A type of silicone derived from silica
Dimethiconol
Dimethiconol arginine
Skin-conditioning emollient that helps preserve hydration
Methicone
One of the simpler silicones due to its less complex molecular structure
Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer
Blend of silicone polymers Functions as a thickening agent and texture enhancer