What it does
May increase comfort, even application and a smooth appearance.
Emollients and film-formers
Dimethicone.
A non-volatile silicone used to reduce friction, smooth and improve feel, without automatically being as occlusive as petrolatum.
- INCI name
- Dimethicone
- Function
- An emollient, film-forming and slip-enhancing ingredient.
- Information level
- Documented cosmetic function
- Last reviewed
- 22 September 2026
Who may benefit
Broad compatibility, including in formulas for sensitive skin.
Compatibility
Humectants, UV filters and treatment actives.
Precautions
The presence of silicones does not mean the skin “cannot breathe”; behaviour depends on the formulation system.
How to use it
Morning or evening.
Concentrations
The percentage cannot be inferred from INCI order. WAI LAB shows it only when stated by a verifiable source.
HOW TO READ IT
What it means in the INCI list?
In the European Union, ingredients above 1% are listed in descending order by weight; below 1%, they may appear in any order. Their position therefore cannot be used to calculate an exact percentage.
Its position helps you understand the formula, but does not on its own establish effectiveness or an exact percentage.
SOURCES
Where the information comes from.
WAI LAB distinguishes cosmetic function, regulatory context and scientific literature. This information is not a substitute for medical advice.
FROM UNDERSTANDING TO CHOOSING
Products with Dimethicone.
376 catalogue products list a recognised form of this ingredient in their INCI.
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