Polycaprylylsilsesquioxane
Polycaprylylsilsesquioxane is a cosmetic ingredient (INCI: POLYCAPRYLYLSILSESQUIOXANE). It is used in 9 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).
| INCI name | POLYCAPRYLYLSILSESQUIOXANE |
| Function | NOT REPORTED |
| CAS number | - |
| Prevalence | 9 products (0.01% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Makeup |
| EU status | Restricted (annex ) |
Used in
Foundations 44.4%Concealers 11.1%Eyebrows 11.1%Eyeshadows 11.1%Hair Oils 11.1%Sunscreens 11.1%
Frequently asked
- What does Polycaprylylsilsesquioxane do in skincare?
- Polycaprylylsilsesquioxane functions as a not reported agent in cosmetic formulas.
- Is Polycaprylylsilsesquioxane allowed in cosmetics?
- Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
- What products contain Polycaprylylsilsesquioxane?
- It is most commonly found in Makeup products, especially foundations (44.4% of its uses).
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