Stearoxymethicone/Dimethicone Copolymer

Stearoxymethicone/Dimethicone Copolymer is a cosmetic ingredient used as a skin conditioning - emollient, skin conditioning agent. It is used in 43 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).

INCI nameSTEAROXYMETHICONE/DIMETHICONE COPOLYMER
FunctionSKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING
Prevalence43 products (0.05% of dataset)
Most used inMakeup
EU statusRestricted (annex )

Used in

Eyeshadows 23.3%Foundations 11.6%Blushes 7%Eyeliners 7%Concealers 4.7%Eye Moisturizers 4.7%

Frequently asked

What does Stearoxymethicone/Dimethicone Copolymer do in skincare?
Stearoxymethicone/Dimethicone Copolymer functions as a skin conditioning - emollient, skin conditioning agent in cosmetic formulas.
Is Stearoxymethicone/Dimethicone Copolymer allowed in cosmetics?
Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
What products contain Stearoxymethicone/Dimethicone Copolymer?
It is most commonly found in Makeup products, especially eyeshadows (23.3% of its uses).

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