Nylon-611/Dimethicone Copolymer

Nylon-611/Dimethicone Copolymer is a cosmetic ingredient used as a hair conditioning, skin conditioning agent. It is used in 8 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).

INCI nameNYLON-611/DIMETHICONE COPOLYMER
FunctionHAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING
CAS number-
Prevalence8 products (0.01% of dataset)
Most used inMakeup
EU statusRestricted (annex )

Used in

Lipsticks 50%Eyebrows 12.5%Eyeshadows 12.5%Foundations 12.5%Lip Glosses 12.5%

Frequently asked

What does Nylon-611/Dimethicone Copolymer do in skincare?
Nylon-611/Dimethicone Copolymer functions as a hair conditioning, skin conditioning agent in cosmetic formulas.
Is Nylon-611/Dimethicone Copolymer allowed in cosmetics?
Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
What products contain Nylon-611/Dimethicone Copolymer?
It is most commonly found in Makeup products, especially lipsticks (50% of its uses).

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