Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone

Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone is a cosmetic ingredient used as a surfactant - emulsifying, skin conditioning agent. It appears in about 2% of cosmetic products in our 90,000+ product dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).

INCI nameCETYL PEG/PPG-10/1 DIMETHICONE
FunctionSURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING
Prevalence1,629 products (1.75% of dataset)
Most used inMakeup
EU statusRestricted (annex )

Used in

Foundations 21.5%Concealers 14.4%Sunscreens 12.2%BB, CC, Tinted Moisturizers 10.9%Lip Stains 7.2%Face Primers 5%

Frequently asked

What does Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone do in skincare?
Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone functions as a surfactant - emulsifying, skin conditioning agent in cosmetic formulas.
Is Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 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 PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone?
It is most commonly found in Makeup products, especially foundations (21.5% of its uses).

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