Cyclopentasiloxane

Cyclopentasiloxane is an emollient and solvent ingredient. It’s in 471 products on Poliage, most often deodorant, foundation and concealer. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: Silicones.

Updated October 22, 2026

In plain English

A volatile silicone. Gives a light, slippery feel and evaporates after application.

What it does

Contains Cyclopentasiloxane: hair-conditioning
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Cyclopentasiloxane: skin-conditioning
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Cyclopentasiloxane: emollient
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Cyclopentasiloxane: solvent
Function listed in CosIng

Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 75413, accessed October 22, 2026. Also listed as decamethylcyclopentasiloxane.

Products that contain Cyclopentasiloxane

UNILEVER
Unilever
Rfw 2x200ml spray inv aq
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
UNILEVER
Unilever
Rfw ap100ml cotton dry
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
CETAPHIL MOISTURIZER
Cetaphil
Rich Hydrating Cream
Moisturizer · Lists retinoid, silicones
CIEN
Cien
Roll-on Ojos
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens, silicones
Rimmel London
Scandaleyes Volume on Demand Waterproof Mascara
Mascara · Lists retinoid, parabens, silicones
secret
Lists fragrance, silicones
secret deodorant
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, silicones
Secret Ultimate Antiperspirant and Deoderant
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, silicones
THE ORDINARY FOUNDATION
The Ordinary
Serum Foundation
Foundation · Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
DELIPLUS
Deliplus
Serum Plex Repair
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
L’ORÉAL MOISTURIZER
L’Oréal
Shea Nourishing Body Butter
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens, silicones
LANCER SUNSCREEN
Lancer
Sheer Fluid Sun Shield SPF 30
Sunscreen · Lists drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
UNILEVER
Unilever
Shower Fresh
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
TATCHA SUNSCREEN
Tatcha
Silken Sunscreen SPF 35
Sunscreen · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
KENRA PROFESSIONAL HAIR STYLING
Kenra Professional
Silkening Gloss
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
COVERGIRL FOUNDATION
COVERGIRL
Simply Ageless + Olay 3-in-1 Liquid Foundation
Foundation · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens, silicones, chemical UV filters
COVERGIRL FOUNDATION
COVERGIRL
Simply Ageless + Olay Instant Wrinkle-Defying Foundation
Foundation · Lists parabens, silicones
COVERGIRL SERUM
COVERGIRL
Simply Ageless Skin Blurring Serum
Serum · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, retinoid, silicones, coconut derivatives
COVERGIRL CONCEALER
COVERGIRL
Simply Ageless Triple Action Concealer
Concealer · Lists silicones
GARNIER
Garnier
Skin Active agua micelar bifásica
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
L-OREAL
l-oreal
Skin Active Biphase Micellaire Tout en 1
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, chemical UV filters
L’ORÉAL
L’Oréal
Skin Naturals Ultra Lift + Sérum Crème Soin anti-rides global 2 en 1
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
CERAVE MOISTURIZER
CeraVe
Skin Renewing Night Cream
Moisturizer · Lists silicones
CERAVE SERUM
CeraVe
Skin Renewing Retinol Serum
Serum · Lists drying alcohol, retinoid, silicones

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