PEG-10 Dimethicone

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

INCI namePEG-10 DIMETHICONE
FunctionHAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING
Prevalence1,218 products (1.31% of dataset)
Most used inMakeup
EU statusRestricted (annex )
Monthly searches70

Used in

Foundations 26.3%Sunscreens 17.3%Concealers 11.5%BB, CC, Tinted Moisturizers 8.3%Face Primers 6.7%Blushes 4.3%

Frequently asked

What does PEG-10 Dimethicone do in skincare?
PEG-10 Dimethicone functions as a hair conditioning, skin conditioning agent in cosmetic formulas.
Is PEG-10 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 PEG-10 Dimethicone?
It is most commonly found in Makeup products, especially foundations (26.3% of its uses).

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