Cyclohexasiloxane
Cyclohexasiloxane is an emollient and solvent ingredient. It’s in 62 products on Poliage, most often foundation, concealer and lip. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: Silicones.
Updated October 21, 2026
In plain English
Cyclohexasiloxane: used to dissolve other ingredients and soften the skin surface.
What it does
Contains Cyclohexasiloxane: hair-conditioning
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Cyclohexasiloxane: skin-conditioning
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Cyclohexasiloxane: emollient
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Cyclohexasiloxane: solvent
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 75406, accessed October 22, 2026. Also listed as dodecamethylcyclohexasiloxane.
Products that contain Cyclohexasiloxane
Maybelline
Instant Age Rewind Radiant Firming Makeup
Foundation · Lists drying alcohol, parabens, silicones, chemical UV filters, formaldehyde releasers
Medik8
Intelligent Retinol Eye TR
Eye cream · Lists retinoid, silicones
La Roche-Posay
Lait solaire anthelios XL 50+
Lists drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
COVERGIRL
Lash Blast Volume Waterproof Mascara
Mascara · Lists parabens, silicones
l-oreal
Lasting Drama Gel Eyeliner Noir
Lists silicones
Vichy
Liftactiv Serum 10 Supreme
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, silicones, salicylic acid
PUR Cosmetics
Love Your Selfie Longwear Foundation & Concealer
Concealer · Lists exfoliating acid, retinoid, silicones
Jeffree Star Cosmetics
Magic Star Concealer
Concealer · Lists silicones
Maybelline
Master Camo Color Correcting Pen
Concealer · Lists parabens, silicones
L’Oréal
Maybelline fit me 100
Lists parabens, silicones
L’Oréal
Maybelline Fit Me 220
Lists drying alcohol, parabens, silicones
Maybelline
Maybelline New York Fit Me Matte & Poreless 120 Classic Ivory Foundation
Lists drying alcohol, parabens, silicones
Wet n Wild
Mega Length Mascara
Mascara · Lists sulfates, silicones
Neutrogena
Neutrogena fast absorbing hand cream
Lists fragrance, parabens, silicones
L’Oréal
Nude Magique BB Cream
Lists parabens, silicones
Nudestix
NUDEFIX Cream Concealer
Concealer · Lists drying alcohol, silicones
Nutrogena
Oil-free eye makeup remover
Lists fragrance allergens, silicones
Flower Beauty
Perfect Pout Soft Matte Lip Color
Lip · Lists silicones
Glossier
Perfecting Skin Tint
Foundation · Lists drying alcohol, silicones
Wet n Wild
Photo Focus Matte Foundation
Foundation · Lists silicones
PUR Cosmetics
Quick Draw Concealer Pencil
Concealer · Lists exfoliating acid, retinoid, silicones
Anua
Retinol 0.1 Caffeine Revitalizing Eye Cream
Eye cream · Lists retinoid, silicones
Medik8
Retinol 3TR
Serum · Lists retinoid, silicones
MAC
Retro Matte Liquid Lipcolour
Lip · Lists fragrance, silicones
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