Polysilicone-15
Polysilicone-15 is a cosmetic ingredient used as a light stabilizer, uv absorber agent. It is used in 403 products in our dataset. It carries no restriction under the EU Cosmetics Regulation annexes.
| INCI name | POLYSILICONE-15 |
| Function | LIGHT STABILIZER, UV ABSORBER, UV FILTER |
| CAS number | 207574-74-1 |
| EC number | 426-000-4 |
| Prevalence | 403 products (0.43% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Skincare |
| EU status | No annex restriction |
| Monthly searches | 20 |
Used in
Sunscreens 81.1%Face Primers 2.5%BB, CC, Tinted Moisturizers 2.2%Heat Protectants 2.2%Lip Moisturizers 1.7%Day Moisturizers 1.5%
Frequently asked
- What does Polysilicone-15 do in skincare?
- Polysilicone-15 functions as a light stabilizer, uv absorber agent in cosmetic formulas.
- What products contain Polysilicone-15?
- It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially sunscreens (81.1% of its uses).
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