Film-Forming Agent

Dimethicone …

Reviewed by Kate · Last updated 18 Aug 2026

Also known as: Silicone, Dimethicone

A mixture of the silicone dimethicone with PEG-10 and PEG-15.

At a glance

Silicon

Addresses

Dehydration

What Is Dimethicone …?

Dimethicone/PEG-10/15 Crosspolymer is a mixture of the silicone dimethicone with PEG-10 and PEG-15. It is rated as "Good" by and is categorized as a silicone, emollient, and polymer.

How widely it's used

0.6%
of skincare products contain this ingredient .
Most common in: Sunscreens Moisturisers

Regulatory information

Standardised cosmetic-ingredient identifiers used by regulators.

Show identifiers
INCI Name
DIMETHICONE/PEG-10/15 CROSSPOLYMER
Function
Film Forming, Opa CI Fying

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