Cetyl Dimethicone

Cetyl Dimethicone is a cosmetic ingredient used as a skin conditioning - emollient agent. It is used in 297 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).

INCI nameCETYL DIMETHICONE
FunctionSKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
CAS number191044-49-2
Prevalence297 products (0.32% of dataset)
Most used inSkincare
EU statusRestricted (annex )
Monthly searches50

Used in

Sunscreens 40.1%Foundations 10.1%General Moisturizers 6.7%BB, CC, Tinted Moisturizers 4.7%Eyeshadows 4.4%Lipsticks 4.4%

Frequently asked

What does Cetyl Dimethicone do in skincare?
Cetyl Dimethicone functions as a skin conditioning - emollient agent in cosmetic formulas.
Is Cetyl 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 Cetyl Dimethicone?
It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially sunscreens (40.1% of its uses).

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