Ingredient · INCI listed
Dimethicone
A silicone that smooths the surface, fills in texture, and forms a breathable, water-resistant film that slows moisture loss. Cosmetically elegant and non-comedogenic despite its reputation — an occlusive that doesn't feel like one.
Evidence — Well-established
Data summary
Products containing
48
Most common in
13 products
sunscreens
Typical pairing
Glycerin
Evidence level
Well-established. FDA-approved as a skin protectant. Non-comedogenic and non-irritating with an exceptional safety profile. Some consumer debate about environmental persistence of silicones, but topical safety data is remarkably thorough.
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In the catalog
Dimethicone by the numbers.
Dimethicone appears in 105 products across the DermFND catalog, most often in body cares (27 products) but also across moisturizers and sunscreens. Formulations carrying it score 73/100 on average (above the catalog norm); the strongest is CeraVe Healing Ointment at 90/100.
Of those, 23 products score 80 or higher in our analysis. It co-occurs most with Glycerin (45 shared formulas) and Vitamin E (20 shared formulas). The median price of a dimethicone product here is $15.
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