| Rating | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| Good |
acrylates/dimethicone copolymerA silicone-enhanced film-forming agent. Also functions as a binding agent so products adhere better...
Categories:
Silicones,
Texture Enhancer
|
| Good |
bis-PEG-18 methyl ether dimethyl silaneA synthetic wax-like skin conditioning agent and surfactant belonging to the chemical class of siloxanes and silicones. |
| Good |
bis-phenylpropyl dimethiconeA synthetic, silicone-based polymer that functions as an emollient, texture enhancer, and conditioning agent in haircare and skin care products.
Categories:
Silicones,
Texture Enhancer
|
| Good |
amodimethicone |
| Good |
caprylyl methiconeA synthetic or plant-derived silicone polymer that conditions skin and provides a permeable barrier that helps prevent moisture loss.
Categories:
Silicones,
Emollients
|
| Good |
cetyl dimethiconeA silicone polymer that plays multiple roles in cosmetics. It can be a foam-reducing agent, emollient, emulsifier, and occlusive (meaning it prevents water loss but does not suffocate skin).
Categories:
Silicones
|
| Good |
cetyl dimethicone copolyol
Categories:
Silicones,
Emollients
|
| Good |
cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1-dimethiconeSilicone that functions as a skin-conditioning agent and emulsifier.
Categories:
Texture Enhancer,
Silicones
|
| Good |
dimethiconeAn emollient silicone known for its permeable (think breathable) barrier that helps skin retain hydration. It has a uniquely silky, non-greasy feel. |
| Good |
dimethicone copolyol
Categories:
Silicones,
Emollients
|
| Good |
dimethicone crosspolymerA silicone derivative used as a stabilizing and suspending agent or as a thickener in skin care products. |
| Good |
dimethicone/PEG-10/15 crosspolymerA mixture of the silicone dimethicone with PEG-10 and PEG-15.
Categories:
Silicones,
Emollients
|
| Good |
dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymerA silicone powder that gives cosmetics products a silky feel and has some oil absorption properties.
Categories:
Texture Enhancer,
Silicones
|
| Good |
dimethiconol
Categories:
Silicones,
Emollients
|
| Good |
isopropyl titanium triisostearte/triethoxycaprylylsilane crosspolymerA synthetic, silicone-enhanced polymer that occurs from combining isopropyl titanium triisostearate... |
| Good |
PEG-10 dimethiconeA synthetic blend of polyethylene glycol and skin-protecting silicone that conditions skin and hair. |
| Good |
PEG-10 dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymerA synthetic, silicone-enhanced polymer that helps products adhere… |
| Good |
PEG-12 dimethiconeA silicone blend of skin-protective dimethicone and a lightweight polyethylene glycol. It functions as a hair and skin-conditioning agent. |
| Good |
PEG/PPG-18/18 dimethiconePEG stands for polyethylene glycol; PPG stands for polypropylene glycol. |
| Good |
PEG/PPG-20/15 dimethiconePEG stands for polyethylene glycol; PPG stands for polypropylene glycol. |
| Good |
phenyl trimethiconeIn skin care, it contributes to a product’s silky texture and feel on skin. In hair care, it conditions and increases luster.
Categories:
Silicones,
Emollients
|
| Good |
methiconeOne of the simpler silicones due to its less complex molecular structure. It helps give skin products a silky feel and helps skin retain moisture. |
| Good |
methyl trimethicone |
| Good |
methylsilanol mannuronate |
| Good |
methylsilanol PEG-7 glyceryl cocoateA glyceryl ester used as an emollient and texture enhancer in cosmetics. |
| Good |
polymethylsilsesquioxaneA silicone derivative that serves as a skin conditioning agent and moisturizer in cosmetics. |
| Good |
polysilicone-11A specialized, synthetic cross-linked siloxane (a type of silicone) that functions as a film-forming agent.
Categories:
Silicones,
Texture Enhancer
|
| Good |
stearyl dimethiconeStearyl dimethicone is a synthetic skin-conditioning agent that's a siloxane polymer...
Categories:
Silicones,
Slip Agents
|
| Good |
stearyl methiconeSilicone polymer used as a skin-conditioning or occlusive agent. |
| Good |
silica dimethyl silylateUsed as a slip and suspending agent.
Categories:
Silicones,
Slip Agents
|
| Good |
siliconeSubstance derived from silica (sand is a silica). The unique fluid properties of silicone give it a... |
| Good |
siloxane |
| Good |
simethiconeMixture of dimethicone with silica; related to silicones, but used as an antifoaming agent.
Categories:
Silicones,
Slip Agents
|
| Good |
triethoxycaprylylsilaneSilicone that functions as a binding agent and emulsifier.
Categories:
Silicones,
Slip Agents
|
| Good |
triethoxycaprylylsilane crosspolymerA silicone polymer used to enhance a product's texture.
Categories:
Silicones,
Film-Forming/Holding Agents
|
| Good |
trimethylsiloxysilicateUsed as a skin-softening and occlusive agent. |
| Good |
vinyl dimethicone/methicone silsesquioxane crosspolymerA blend of silicone polymers that functions as a thickening agent and texture enhancer. Typically used in amounts between 0.1–20%, with amounts up to 0.6% common in rinse-off products. |
| Good |
diisostearoyl trimethylolpropane siloxy silicateEmollient in the silicone family.
Categories:
Silicones,
Emollients
|
About the Experts
Paula Begoun is the best-selling author of 20 books about skincare and makeup. She is known worldwide as The Cosmetics Cop and creator of Paula’s Choice Skincare. Paula’s expertise has led to hundreds of appearances on national and international radio, print, and television including:
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