Dimethicone
Dimethicone
Also known as: dimethicone
DIM
1/10
Concern level
Low concern
Dimethicone is a silicone-based polymer used for its emollient and skin-conditioning properties, providing a smooth application and barrier.
Benefits
Moisturizing
Concerns
Silicone
Chemical Properties
Molecular Weight
200 g/mol pH Range
5.00 - 7.00Typical Concentration
1.00% - 30.00%CAS Number: 63148-62-9
Skin Type Compatibility
dry skin8/10
oily skin6/10
sensitive skin5/10
acne prone4/10
mature skin7/10
normal skin8/10
Interactions
incompatible with: None known.
Risks & Warnings
Generally considered safe; may cause buildup on oily skin.
Vegan Cruelty-Free
Found In Products
Kiehl's Since 1851
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REFY
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Moisture Surge™ 100H Auto-Replenishing Hydrator Gel-Cream Moisturizer with Hyaluronic Acid
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Water Drench® Hyaluronic Cloud Cream Hydrating Refillable Moisturizer
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CLINIQUE
Dramatically Different™ Moisturizing Gel for Skin Barrier Repair
EADEM
Sunsuede SPF 50+ Lightweight Sunscreen & Blurring Primer Stick
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Pro-Collagen Peptide Firming Eye Gel Serum to Depuff & Lift
Estée Lauder
Advanced Night Repair Eye Lift + Sculpt Eye Cream
Kiehl's Since 1851
Super Multi-Corrective Anti-Aging Eye Cream with Collagen Peptide
Peter Thomas Roth
Peptide Skinjection Fill + Fix Under Eye Cream
Tatcha