Behenyl Dimethicone

Behenyl Dimethicone is a cosmetic ingredient used as a skin conditioning agent. It is used in 11 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).

INCI nameBEHENYL DIMETHICONE
FunctionSKIN CONDITIONING
Prevalence11 products (0.01% of dataset)
Most used inMakeup
EU statusRestricted (annex )
Monthly searches20

Used in

BB, CC, Tinted Moisturizers 27.3%Blushes 18.2%Foundations 18.2%Concealers 9.1%Eyebrows 9.1%Eyeliners 9.1%

Frequently asked

What does Behenyl Dimethicone do in skincare?
Behenyl Dimethicone functions as a skin conditioning agent in cosmetic formulas.
Is Behenyl Dimethicone allowed in cosmetics?
Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
What products contain Behenyl Dimethicone?
It is most commonly found in Makeup products, especially bb, cc, tinted moisturizers (27.3% of its uses).

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