Methyl Trimethicone

Also known as: methyl-trimethicone

MET

1/10

Concern level

Low concern

Methyl Trimethicone is a lightweight silicone that provides a silky feel and enhances the spreadability of products. It helps to improve the texture and moisture retention in formulations.

Pore-clogging

Non-comedogenic

Pregnancy

Safe

EWG Score

1/10

Regulatory

No data

Benefits

Supports Barrier Function

Concerns

Silicone

Chemical Properties

Typical Concentration

1.00% - 10.00%

CAS Number: 63148-64-9

Skin Type Compatibility

dry skin6/10

oily skin5/10

sensitive skin4/10

acne prone3/10

mature skin6/10

normal skin6/10

Risks & Warnings

Generally considered safe; non-irritating.

Vegan Cruelty-Free

Found In Products

Sulwhasoo

UV Wise On-The-Go Sun Cushion

Estée Lauder

Advanced Night Repair Eye Supercharged Gel Eye Cream with Hyaluronic Acid and Vitamin E

belif

The True Cream Aqua Bomb with Hyaluronic Acid and Niacinamide

Hanyul

Mini Yuja Brightening Sleeping Mask with Vitamin C and Niacinamide

Hanyul

Yuja Brightening Sleeping Mask with Vitamin C and Niacinamide

IOPE

Expert Retinol RX™ 1% Super Bounce Serum for Pore Minimizing

innisfree

Green Tea Hyaluronic Acid Hydrating Cream for Skin Barrier Repair

LANEIGE

Water Sleeping Mask for Moisture Barrier Support with Niacinamide & Squalane

CLINIQUE

Acne Solutions™ Acne + Line Correcting Serum with Salicylic Acid

SOFIE PAVITT FACE

Skin Jelly Oil-Free Gel Moisturizer

LANEIGE

Water Bank Blue Hyaluronic Cream Moisturizer for Moisture Barrier Repair

innisfree