Cetyl Dimethicone
Cetyl Dimethicone is an emollient and skin conditioning ingredient. It’s in 12 products on Poliage, most often sunscreen. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: Silicones.
Updated October 21, 2026
In plain English
Cetyl dimethicone: used to soften the skin surface.
What it does
Contains Cetyl Dimethicone: skin-conditioning
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Cetyl Dimethicone: emollient
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 32600, accessed October 22, 2026.
Products that contain Cetyl Dimethicone
sensitive skin
Aveeno
Sunscreen · Lists silicones
L’Oréal
Color Riche extraordinaire 204
Lists fragrance, silicones
Aveeno
Continuous Protection Sensitive Skin Zinc Oxide Sunscreen SPF 50
Sunscreen · Lists silicones
gold bond hand cream
Lists fragrance, silicones
MAC
Just My Type Velvetease Lip Pencil
Lists silicones
Altruist
Moisturising Fluid
Lists silicones
Neutrogena
Lists silicones
L’Oréal
Nude Magique BB Powder (Peau claire)
Lists retinoid, silicones
Your Skin But Better
Oil Free Makeup Primer
Lists drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, silicones, salicylic acid
L’Oréal
Pure Sun Mineral Bronze Shimmer Powder 02 Soleil Hâlé
Lists silicones
Blue Lizard
Sensitive Mineral Sunscreen
Sunscreen · Lists silicones
Banana Boat
UltraSport Faces Sunscreen Lotion UVA/UVB Broad Spectrum SPF 30
Lists fragrance, silicones, chemical UV filters
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