PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone

PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone is a cosmetic ingredient used as a surfactant - emulsifying agent. It is used in 368 products in our dataset. It carries no restriction under the EU Cosmetics Regulation annexes.

INCI namePEG/PPG-18/18 DIMETHICONE
FunctionSURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING
Prevalence368 products (0.4% of dataset)
Most used inMakeup
EU statusNo annex restriction

Used in

Foundations 25.5%Concealers 10.1%General Moisturizers 9%Sunscreens 6.3%Serums 4.9%Face Primers 4.1%

Frequently asked

What does PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone do in skincare?
PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone functions as a surfactant - emulsifying agent in cosmetic formulas.
What products contain PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone?
It is most commonly found in Makeup products, especially foundations (25.5% of its uses).

Manufacturers with experience using PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone

Match with vetted US contract manufacturers that have hands-on experience formulating with this ingredient.