INCI · emollient · CIR review pending · used in 3 products
Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone is a silicone-based ingredient belonging to the siloxanes and silicones family, chemically described as a polyglycerol-modified dimethicone. Its CosIng-listed functions are hair conditioning and skin conditioning. It appears frequently in sunscreen, primer, and foundation formulations, often in products marketed as lightweight or matte-finish.
Evidence level
weakEWG score
—Comedogenic
—Category
emollient● Benefits
Listed by CosIng as a hair and skin conditioning agent, suggesting it helps improve the feel and appearance of skin and hair. Its prevalence in mineral sunscreen and mattifying primer formulations indicates a role in texture refinement and spreadability, though specific clinical benefit data is not provided in the source.
skin-conditioninghair-conditioningmattifyingbarrier-support
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