Ingredient
Dimethicone
No concern
Widely used and well understood at the amounts in food and beauty.
What it is
A silicone that sits on top and makes things feel expensive.
Why it’s used
Slip, shine, water resistance.
What to know
Usually well tolerated. A preference extra, not a danger extra.
Who should skip
People avoiding silicones on principle.
A gentler swap
Plant oils, a mineral veil.
You’ll see it in
Foundation, hair cream, lip gloss.
Found in
- Pantene Repair & Protect Shampoo24
- Maybelline Fit Me Matte + Poreless24
- Vaseline Intensive Care49
- CeraVe Sunscreen SPF 3049
- Nivea Soft49
- CeraVe Moisturising Cream49
- L'Oreal Paris True Match49
- Maybelline Fit Me Foundation49
- La Roche-Posay Anthelios SPF 5049
- Nivea Sun Protect & Moisture SPF 3049
- Neutrogena Hydro Boost49
- L'Oreal Infallible Foundation49