C24-28 Alkyl Methicone

C24-28 Alkyl Methicone is a cosmetic ingredient used as a skin conditioning - emollient, skin conditioning agent. It is used in 7 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).

INCI nameC24-28 ALKYL METHICONE
FunctionSKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING
CAS number158061-44-0
Prevalence7 products (0.01% of dataset)
Most used inMakeup
EU statusRestricted (annex )

Used in

Foundations 71.4%Face Primers 28.6%

Frequently asked

What does C24-28 Alkyl Methicone do in skincare?
C24-28 Alkyl Methicone functions as a skin conditioning - emollient, skin conditioning agent in cosmetic formulas.
Is C24-28 Alkyl Methicone allowed in cosmetics?
Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
What products contain C24-28 Alkyl Methicone?
It is most commonly found in Makeup products, especially foundations (71.4% of its uses).

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