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
MAC
Retro Matte Liquid Lipcolour Metallics
Lip · Lists fragrance, silicones
Rimmel London
Scandaleyes Volume on Demand Waterproof Mascara
Mascara · Lists retinoid, parabens, silicones
L’Oréal
Shea Nourishing Body Butter
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens, silicones
L’Oréal
Skin Perfection Magic Touch Instant Blur (Tinted)
Lists silicones
Mirabella Beauty
Skin Tint Creme Foundation
Foundation · Lists silicones, formaldehyde releasers
L’Oréal
Solar Expertise Spray solaire Invisible 30
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
Some By Mi
Some By Mi Retinol Intense Reactivating Serum 50ml
Lists retinoid, silicones
Essence
Stay All Day 16h Long Lasting Make-up
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
l-oreal
Stop Rides Soin Hydratant Anti-rides d’expression Boswelox
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens, silicones, chemical UV filters, formaldehyde releasers
L’Oréal
Sublime Sun Lait protecteur anti-dessèchement FPS 30
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
CeraVe
Therapeutic Hand Cream
Body lotion · Lists parabens, silicones
Deliplus
Toallitas desmaquillantes Micelar & Oil
Lists fragrance, silicones, coconut derivatives
COVERGIRL
TruBlend Hydrating Foundation
Foundation · Lists parabens, silicones
L’Oréal
Ultra facial cream
Lists parabens, silicones
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