Ingredient · INCI listed
Dimethicone
Dimethicone is a silicone-based emollient that creates a breathable barrier on skin, smoothing texture and reducing transepidermal water loss. It's a backbone ingredient in primers, sunscreens, and barrier-repair products — not flashy, but reliably effective.
Evidence — Well-established
Data summary
Products containing
48
Most common in
13 products
sunscreens
Typical pairing
Glycerin
Evidence level
Well-established. FDA-approved as a skin protectant. Non-comedogenic and non-irritating with an exceptional safety profile. Some consumer debate about environmental persistence of silicones, but topical safety data is remarkably thorough.
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