INCI · surfactant · CIR review pending · used in 1 products
Lauryl PEG-10 Trissilylethyl Dimethicone
Lauryl PEG-10 Tris[Trimethylsiloxy]Silylethyl Dimethicone is a silicone-based ingredient combining a lauryl (fatty) chain, a PEG-10 (polyethylene glycol) segment, and a tris[trimethylsiloxy]silylethyl dimethicone backbone. It functions primarily as an emulsifier and surfactant/cleansing agent. It is found across a wide range of cosmetic formulations including foundations, concealers, sunscreens, and primers.
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surfactant● Benefits
As an emulsifier and surfactant, it helps blend water and oil phases together in cosmetic formulations, contributing to product stability and texture. Its silicone backbone may also lend skin-feel benefits typical of dimethicone-type ingredients.
emulsifying
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