Cetearyl Methicone

Cetearyl Methicone is a cosmetic ingredient used as a skin conditioning agent. It is used in 40 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).

INCI nameCETEARYL METHICONE
FunctionSKIN CONDITIONING
CAS number227200-32-0
Prevalence40 products (0.04% of dataset)
Most used inSkincare
EU statusRestricted (annex )
Monthly searches20

Used in

General Moisturizers 20%Serums 20%Eyebrows 12.5%Sunscreens 12.5%Eye Moisturizers 10%Night Moisturizers 10%

Frequently asked

What does Cetearyl Methicone do in skincare?
Cetearyl Methicone functions as a skin conditioning agent in cosmetic formulas.
Is Cetearyl 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 Cetearyl Methicone?
It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially general moisturizers (20% of its uses).

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