Dimethicone is a silicone that works as an emollient and skin conditioner. It sits on top of your skin to smooth it out and lock in moisture, which is why you'll find it in moisturizers, primers, and foundations. It also has antifoaming properties, so it keeps products from getting bubbly during mixing and application.
The texture is silky and lightweight. It doesn't absorb into skin the way oils do, so it creates a polished, almost velvety finish. That's why it's popular in makeup and primers. Some people love how it feels; others find it too slippery or worry it clogs pores. If you're prone to breakouts, you might want to patch test it first. Otherwise, it's a straightforward ingredient that does what it promises without much fuss.
Products with Dimethicone
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CeraVe
Daily Moisturizing Lotion
Moisturizer · 354.9 ml
CeraVe
PM Facial Moisturizing Lotion
Moisturizer · 59.2 ml
CeraVe
Eye Repair Cream
Eye cream · 14.8 ml
CeraVe
Hydrating Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30 Face Lotion
Sunscreen · 70.9 g
CeraVe
Skin Renewing Vitamin C Serum
Serum · 29.6 ml
e.l.f.
Holy Hydration! Face Cream
Moisturizer · 50 g · $13.00
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Naturium
Niacinamide Serum 12% Plus Zinc 2%
Serum · 30 ml · $17.00
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Paula's Choice
CLINICAL 1% Retinol Treatment
Serum · 29.6 ml · $48.75
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Eucerin
Advanced Repair Cream
Moisturizer · 453.6 g
Neutrogena
Neutrogena® Hydro Boost Hydrating Serum, 1 Fl. Oz
Serum · 29.6 ml
Aveeno
Aveeno Calm + Restore Oat Gel Face Moisturizer, For Sensitive Skin, 1.7 Oz
Moisturizer · 48.2 g
Neutrogena
Neutrogena® Hydro Boost Hyaluronic Acid Water Gel with Signature Fragrance 1.7 Oz
Blue Lizard Sensitive Mineral SPF 50 Sunscreen Lotion
Sunscreen · 141.8 g · $14.99
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This is general information about ingredients and prices, not medical advice. Patch test new products and talk to a dermatologist about skin conditions.
