Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone

Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone is a cosmetic ingredient used as a hair conditioning, skin conditioning agent. It is used in 288 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).

INCI namePOLYGLYCERYL-3 POLYDIMETHYLSILOXYETHYL DIMETHICONE
FunctionHAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING
Prevalence288 products (0.31% of dataset)
Most used inSkincare
EU statusRestricted (annex )
Monthly searches10

Used in

Sunscreens 66.7%Foundations 10.4%Face Primers 4.9%BB, CC, Tinted Moisturizers 4.5%Concealers 3.5%Eye Moisturizers 2.4%

Frequently asked

What does Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone do in skincare?
Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone functions as a hair conditioning, skin conditioning agent in cosmetic formulas.
Is Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl 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 Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone?
It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially sunscreens (66.7% of its uses).

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