Bis-PEG/PPG-14/14 Dimethicone

Bis-PEG/PPG-14/14 Dimethicone is a cosmetic ingredient used as a skin conditioning - emollient, surfactant - emulsifying agent. It is used in 120 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).

INCI nameBIS-PEG/PPG-14/14 DIMETHICONE
FunctionSKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING
Prevalence120 products (0.13% of dataset)
Most used inMakeup
EU statusRestricted (annex )

Used in

Foundations 45.8%Concealers 16.7%BB, CC, Tinted Moisturizers 10.8%Highlighters 3.3%Serums 3.3%Eye Moisturizers 2.5%

Frequently asked

What does Bis-PEG/PPG-14/14 Dimethicone do in skincare?
Bis-PEG/PPG-14/14 Dimethicone functions as a skin conditioning - emollient, surfactant - emulsifying agent in cosmetic formulas.
Is Bis-PEG/PPG-14/14 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 Bis-PEG/PPG-14/14 Dimethicone?
It is most commonly found in Makeup products, especially foundations (45.8% of its uses).

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