Ingredient
Caprylyl Methicone
Caprylyl Dimethicone
Alkyl Methicone
What it is
A lightweight alkyl-modified silicone used as a fast-spreading emollient and dispersant in sunscreens and moisturisers.
How it works
Its silicone backbone with an octyl side chain forms a thin breathable film that smooths skin and helps disperse pigments and UV filters evenly.
What it does
Emollient
Solvent
Skin conditioning
Concerns to know
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Well tolerated
No significant safety concern is reported for this ingredient as used in cosmetics.
Found in these products
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Pine Calming Cica Sunscreen
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Baby Mild Sunscreen SPF50+ Broad Spectrum
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365 Derma Relief Sunscreen
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1025 Dokdo Sun Cream SPF50+ PA++++
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Mugwort Calming Cream
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Madagascar Centella Soothing Cream
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Madagascar Centella Hyalu-Cica Water-Fit Sun Serum SPF50+ PA++++
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1025 Dokdo Cream
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Birch Juice Moisturizing Sunscreen SPF50+ PA++++
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