Myristyl Trisiloxane

Myristyl Trisiloxane is a cosmetic ingredient used as a binding, skin conditioning - emollient agent. It is used in 5 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).

INCI nameMYRISTYL TRISILOXANE
FunctionBINDING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
CAS number286938-65-6
Prevalence5 products (0.01% of dataset)
Most used inMakeup
EU statusRestricted (annex )
Monthly searches20

Used in

Lipsticks 40%Blushes 20%Foundations 20%Toners 20%

Frequently asked

What does Myristyl Trisiloxane do in skincare?
Myristyl Trisiloxane functions as a binding, skin conditioning - emollient agent in cosmetic formulas.
Is Myristyl Trisiloxane allowed in cosmetics?
Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
What products contain Myristyl Trisiloxane?
It is most commonly found in Makeup products, especially lipsticks (40% of its uses).

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