C30-45 Alkyl Dimethicone

C30-45 Alkyl Dimethicone is a cosmetic ingredient used as a skin conditioning agent. It is used in 86 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).

INCI nameC30-45 ALKYL DIMETHICONE
FunctionSKIN CONDITIONING
CAS number243137-49-7
Prevalence86 products (0.09% of dataset)
Most used inMakeup
EU statusRestricted (annex )
Monthly searches10

Used in

Lipsticks 18.6%Eyeshadows 9.3%Foundations 9.3%Lip Stains 9.3%Blushes 7%Concealers 7%

Frequently asked

What does C30-45 Alkyl Dimethicone do in skincare?
C30-45 Alkyl Dimethicone functions as a skin conditioning agent in cosmetic formulas.
Is C30-45 Alkyl 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 C30-45 Alkyl Dimethicone?
It is most commonly found in Makeup products, especially lipsticks (18.6% of its uses).

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