Lauryl PEG-8 Dimethicone

Lauryl PEG-8 Dimethicone is a cosmetic ingredient used as a surfactant - cleansing agent. It is used in 116 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).

INCI nameLAURYL PEG-8 DIMETHICONE
FunctionSURFACTANT - CLEANSING
Prevalence116 products (0.12% of dataset)
Most used inSkincare
EU statusRestricted (annex )
Monthly searches20

Used in

Sunscreens 37.9%Foundations 24.1%BB, CC, Tinted Moisturizers 13.8%Concealers 6.9%Face Primers 5.2%General Moisturizers 1.7%

Frequently asked

What does Lauryl PEG-8 Dimethicone do in skincare?
Lauryl PEG-8 Dimethicone functions as a surfactant - cleansing agent in cosmetic formulas.
Is Lauryl PEG-8 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 Lauryl PEG-8 Dimethicone?
It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially sunscreens (37.9% of its uses).

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